It’s Minnesotan winter weeks like this one that make me wonder: why did I ever leave California? Or rather, why didn’t I move to the rainforest/the outback/the beach, instead of Minnesota?

Whether you struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or simply a mild case of the winter blues, post-Christmas winter is hard for everyone. No more holidays, back to work, and the weather is completely miserable. Shorter days and bad weather mean less time outdoors–and more time cooped up, looking up flights to warmer places!… Read More »