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Rant of the Day: Dear Winter: I'm sorry. It's over...

Alison on the Party of 3 blog has a gentle rant about winter:

Dear Winter, Although it hurts me to do this, I have to tell you that it's over between us. This relationship has gone on for too long now and I just don't feel the same way about you that I used to. Don't be sad, we had fun. Remember how it started off so romantically in December -- the long walks in the snow, the snowball fights, the ice skating, the tobogganing, the nights by the fireplace? [ Read on... ](http://itsjustapie.blogspot.com/2008/03/im-sorry-its-over-between-us.html)

Bonus rant:

David Reevely on navigating the snowy sidewalks

** Related: ** Ottawa Weather Guide