How are you handling this Arctic cold?

How are you handling this Arctic cold?
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answer:Doing OK. I inherited a wonderful down parka from my son; with that and my fleece-lined jeans and ridiculous snow boots, I feel no pain. The problem is with my dog. He really needs his daily romp at the dog park, but he has very short hair and refuses to wear a coat. The last few trips to the park have involved brief excursions into the park until he couldn’t stand it anymore, then sitting in the car for awhile with the heater running until he thaws enough for another round. Last night, with wind chills around -30, we didn’t even try. Probably the same tonight. It’s going to be a long winter for him.
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