No Joy in Mudville

I know there is much disappointment abounding as a result of the derth of posts made to this blog in the past few weeks. But have no fear, I am clutching on to a whispery thin shred of hope that my computer is, perhaps, being considered for release from the depths of the impenetrable pit of secrecy that is the Dell factory.

In other news, it seems that Chicago is enjoying the warmest January warm spell since the Depression. If you check out this nifty graphic, however, you'll notice that our come-uppance is, in fact, on the way. Hooray for Lake effect snow!