The smiles returning to their faces...

Nothing political, just an honest observation of what an absolutely beautiful day it is here. Not crisp so much, but downright cold and clear, letting that beautiful beautiful sun shine on down.

Everybody I've passed on the streets today has been wearing a smile, and if you don't think weather contributes to our general state of mind, heck even the crazy crimes rate, you haven't been following the patterns...

It IS a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and the white fluffy stuff only adds to the beauty. Special thanks to all those who've been keeping up with the snow/ice removal so as not to make for an impossible job on these salt-ineffective, rainy and icy conditions of late.

Shoveling/blowing -- it really is an art form, and practice does help to make perfect. Shine on, you crazy diamond!