The holiday season has arrived, with the official start of winter not far behind. And if the Old Farmerâs Almanac is to be believed, itâs going to be a harsh winter here in New England.
Cold, wintery weather receives mixed greetings around here. Some call it bracing, exhilarating, even refreshing. Others are not so happy about it. As if the pandemic wasnât bad enough, now come the icy sidewalks, slick driving conditions and wind chill. They would much rather retreat indoors and crank up the heat.
But for some, turning up the heat isnât an option.