As one who works outside for a living, seeing the effects of wind over a warm bath called Lake Michigan, I am tempted to call my mom and ask her to dress me for the day.

Snow pants.

Mittens with a string.

Over boots with buckles.

Scarf.

Jacket buttoned all the way up…

or zipped up(often getting caught and stuck in the material).

Stocking cap or a robber’s mask…

Two eye holes and a mister Bill circle for a mouth.

I will hear all day long comments and questions.

“How are the roads?”

“Lovely weather.”

“Pretty cold eh?…you poor thing.”

Response:

Slippery.

Beautiful.

No worries, my mom dressed me today…but don’t tell her I took off the mittens with a string.

Sure is beautiful out there…better go get dressed.