I cut my trip short a few days and raced back home ahead of the blizzard now paralyzing much of the Central and Northern Plains. While the worst weather remains north and west of Omaha, blowing snow is making for an ugly afternoon here in town. The next week will be positively frigid, with several opportunities for additional snowfall. Winter is here to stay.

Of course, that means I’m inside to stay. Deep down, I’m still a wimpy Texan.

I’m spending the holiday in Boulder, Colorado. The weather is gorgeous… for now.

I’m not all that happy with this photo. I was freezing my ass off, though, so… whatever. I did my best.

What better way to kick off Winter than a blizzard?

It seems I’ve returned to my pre-Japan blogging routine. That is, not blogging very often. My apologies.

So, what’s up?

My Grado SR-60s arrived…again. I first received them around the end of October, only to discover a loose connection in the left driver after about ten hours of burn-in. So, it was back to Grado for repair. Just bad luck, I guess… I had two (!) cooling fans die in my desktop the very same week. I was afraid to get in the car for a little while there.

I’ve been watching a lot of anime, catching up on shows neglected for too long. I finally finished Patlabor and Marmalade Boy, and should wrap up Kaleido Star soon. I had heard the second season of Kaleido Star was a real downer, and how! At least if has more Rosetta…

Oh, and a message to the Anime Blog readers who have recenty found their way over: Mai-Otome > Mai-HiME. I just hope it doesn’t go all stupid once the greater plot kicks in.

And while I’m thinking about it… Happy Birthday Matthew!

It’s been unusually warm the past few days. Now, it’s unusually windy (well, not all that unusual for Nebraska). Next week, it’ll be cold. Hopefully, that’ll finish off the last of the ragweed for good. My poor nose needs a break.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to make a cheese sandwich.

My mother has been bugging me about posting a new photo. “Something pretty,” she says. Here you go, Mom.

November already? My, how time flies. Before long, it’ll be snowing once again.

In fact, I’ll probably be seeing a lot of snow this Winter. No, Nebraska’s not due for a miniature localized ice age. Rather, I’m moving up in the world. And by “up”, I mean “up in elevation.”

I’m moving to Colorado.

So, no more pictures of corn fields or amber waves of grain. You’ll have to settle for purple mountains’ majesty. It’s a real shame, I know.

Anyway, for the nitty gritty details (that I’m willing to provide, at least): I hope to be out there before the end of the year. I’ll be settling somewhere within commuting distance of Boulder. No, I don’t ski.