It's not that bad. Well, sometimes it is. But not always.:)
For instance, today it was 60 degrees. In December!!!........and not a flake of snow to date; much to my chagrin. I want snow!!!!!!!!!!
COLD? COLD? It was 60 degrees (F) today! That is NOT usual, however.
I was born and raisied here, and come August 15th, I PRAY for snow. It's usually so hot and humid. I think our blood runs thicker than most.
And one must know how to enjoy 9 months indoors (or learn the various outdoor sports like snow angels, face washes, and snow down your back). A roaring fire in the fireplace with the drip, drip, drip, of snow off boots in the back hallway; red rosey cheeks and hot candy canes (for those unfamiliar, it's hot chocolate with a shot of peppermint schnapps), wet dog smell and cookies baking in the oven - ah it's heaven! Let it snow let it snow let it snow!!!!!!!