hotter than maude flanders

i never really got why maude flanders was the big hottie on simpsons, but it always made for great comedy with homer (until he accidentally killed her...).

anyways, i'm not sure whether to be happy or upset with the crazy weather we are experiencing in new york. on one hand, it's been as good, or possibly better, than any december/january i've spent in the bay area. on the other hand, i was hoping to experience something different, especially since this could be my only east coast winter ever. all i hear is "wait until the cold comes in february," but that what they said in december about january. i just better get some good usage out of the biggest jacket i've ever bought in my entire life.

as you can see below (courtesy of my apple dashboard), it's almost as warm here as in pasadena!