it's freezing. ( a photo essay )

it's freezing in kansas city. since christmas eve, we've had close to 15 inches of snow. none of it has melted. today, the windchill factor makes it feel like negative 15. these icicles have taken up permanent residence on our gutter.

this is the roof of our garage. i hope it can support that much weight. it's an old garage.

this is how i have to dress INISDE the house. we have old windows, people.

b and i worked from home today because the streets were almost impassable. this is how we work from home. hot tea. hat next to hand just in case. yes, there is a space heater on the floor.

the cat spends all his time hanging out by the hot air vents.

and poor kolby is shaking all day.

so to combat the cold, i turned on the oven and made banana bread.

and i've been eying the rum all day. a little hot apple cider with a shot of that is going to be on the menu tonight - along with huddling under blankets. so stay warm, kansas city. think beach thoughts. pretend the sunshine is actually melting the snow. you know, live in a delusional dream-state like i am until spring.