Blizzard conditions rage here in north country with continuing wind & whiteout for hours on end.
It happens every year at about this time, so, no surprise.
Folks around here become accustomed to this winter routine. Most of them are prepared for it.
This blizzard roared in at midnight. I know the time because the sudden snow blast hit my face. I always sleep with a window open, so in came the cold white fluff.
Once roused at that hour of night, it's stay-up time & there was plenty to do; sweep snow from window sills, frames and carpet.
Once that's done, hunger sets in - a good time to make Chili and blog while it simmers.
Now, more than 12 hours later, drifts have grown to 5 or 6 feet.
Snow's still blowing horizontal -------------

"many rewards. If you disgrace yourself you can always write a book."

"handle. I just wish that he didn't trust me so much."

QUOTE BY NORMAN COUSINS

We hear it time and time again -
"The reality is...", followed with a candidate's version of any given issue.
This cliche has become so common to candidates of all stripes, it has lost credibility as well as sincerity and impact.