Baby, it's cold out there

I nipped out this afternoon for a couple of last minute items, and boy, was it freezing! Literally so, it had to be at or below freezing point, my hands felt like ice cubes by the time I walked around the block. I promptly eliminated about half my list (yeah, that means yet another trip out soon!). All I could think about as I faced the wind and slapped my hands together was a hot cup of tea and the Christmas cookies I received earlier today from Vernell. And that's exactly what I had upon arrival chez moi.