Mr. D told me last night he can’t wait until it snows just so I’ll stop talking about why we don’t have snow yet. But did you know that Chicago had snow on October 16 last year? It’s November 19 and it’s supposed to be SIXTY DEGREES on Monday.

Bah humbug, is what I have to say! I WANT SNOW! I told Mother Nature yesterday if we don’t have snow by Thanksgiving, I’m never speaking to her again. My friend Michelle Olson doesn’t think that threat is likely to work.

What does this have to do with the top five stories for the week ending November 19, you ask? Not a darn thing! I just want snow! And now that you’ve made it this far, I’ll reward you with five outstanding pieces of news you will be glad you didn’t miss. (more…)