One final word on the subject of hats...

...I promise. There's an article in today's Chicago Tribune about TV reporters and how they're dressing to stay warm in this brutal winter while still trying to look good for the cameras. Since they usually only appear in a head-and-shoulders shot, the only thing you see is their hat. And no matter how much they try to maintain their dignity and stay warm at the same time, they usually fall short in one way or the other. So I offer this piece of advice at no extra charge: All winter hats look ridiculous, so wear a warm winter hat that looks ridiculous.