Oh, thank you for the compliment! I am a little rusty at weather and nature writing, so I'm glad I haven't lost all my tricks.

We haven't had much falling from the sky, but water is continually oozing from the massive snowbanks any time the temperature is above freezing.

As for the package, yes, I thoughtlessly ordered three jars of a particular kind of curry paste and was very lucky not to get them on a colder day.

That is really a lot of kasha! But if I had that much, I would certainly feel secure in some ways.

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