This is what some of the hive menfolk were doing a week and a half ago:

In 27 years, I have never experienced a birthday with this much snow and coldness. It would be easy to be dramatic and whiny, but I can't say that I am upset other than for my wet shoes and socks. I just keep thinking about how, in Michigan, our spring-summer season is far better than Arizona, California, or Florida because we earn our warmth. Instead of complaining about the weather, let's start thinking about how active and jovial we will be once it clears away. Hope for spring, but don't bring it in all mopey and slushy.