I think with the recent snows, Illinois finally has received more snow than Florida.

We were having issues with our ancient power box. Thankfully the electrician was able to get it going with a few simple switches. Having half of the outlets (and dishwasher) in your house out definitely helps you to appreciate it once they're back.

Please give your significant other a small peck and a hug. They very much deserve it.

Our first real winter scare here in IL was... okay. Hopefully we've finally over taken Florida as far as total inches received goes.

Where do you like to keep your taskbar? Personally, I have it on the right side of the monitor.

I have my phone and tablet set to use random photos it's selected as wallpaper. It's a mix of pictures I've taken of family, various landmarks, etc. Somehow, Rick got a hold of my tablet and set the random wallpapers to only show photos of him. Clever kid...

I remember when I was a kid that they’d open up the Metrodome concourses for rollerblading in the winter. It was awesome flying through those concrete hallways.

Go team!

But seriously, who ya got? I seem to be one of the few that isn't actively rooting against the Chiefs. I guess my dislike for the Eagles wins though, but I don't really care that much.

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(And I know I use this title every year, but it's hard to think of something pithier.)

We're having our usual Super Bowl party at the company house. There's a Mexican street corn "salsa" that everyone always requests I make, but it's a pain to make due to all the knife work. I'm thinking I'll make a buffalo chicken dip this year. Any go to favorite foods for you to make?

The boy is on the wrestling team, which goes for a couple hours at school. Then he spends three hours at karate. Ahh, youthful energy.