Impending doom pends

Air temperature 24 F, wind near calm, sunny with half moon in the crabapple tree. Appointments today, plus renewing car registration. Meanwhile, we're facing another winter storm Wednesday through Friday. Maybe the plow brigade will have the roads clear by Monday.

More signs and portents

Saw my first turkey vulture soaring over the morning chore. Our crocuses are blooming. And houseflies are out and about. All of the above may have a problem later this week.