We're in the midst of being hit by a pineapple express. The warm air accompanying the storm is even dumping rain high on the local ski hills. It's too wet to go out if not necessary. Since I have no class until next Monday, I'm sitting in by the gas fireplace today. Earlier, a sudden down-draft even blew it out once.Anyway, it was a great morning to pull down the string of Christmas lights and pack the few ornaments away. I don't like seeing strings of coloured lights burning through the end of this month. To me, some things are only special when they are of a short duration.