When it is as sunshiney and straight as today one cannot wear an adequate jacket to deal with the actual level of coldness tearing up shirtsleeves and around ears. One can, however, wear gloves and or mittens. This is recommended. For some reason accessories against the cold - such as mittens and scarves and hats - out of proportion to main outerwear items - such as jackets - is very appealing. Maybe I just think this because I've been making do with a down vest all winter long instead of wearing an actual winter coat.

Why am I not reading Calvino and fairy tales? Look: this is me singing an anthem I don't know the words to.