Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Brrr! I keep waiting for these frigid days to pass but it is only early February. For a few months already, we've endured freezing temperatures and howling winds strangely punctuated by unseasonably warm (60ºF!) days. I run (well, walk) outside and witness many people out and about, taking advantage of the mild weather before we snap back into the cold.

Right now we are experiencing yet another cold snap. Always reading funny sayings on Adeptus Partners' sign while stuck at the traffic light at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Route 108, I found this statement from last month that still is appropriate now:

Well said! In past posts, I noted other thought-provoking and spooky sayings on Adepts Partners' signs. Keep your eye out for more.

A friend commented that we normally don’t dress for the weather, but wear just enough for running between our cars and offices or houses. But if you put effort into dressing for the cold (with long underwear, double socks, etc.), he believes you can find outdoor cold weather activities (like tailgating games, sledding, walking the dog) "fun."

This outdoor activity (in video) looks fun, but Olney hasn't been cold enough for this experiment to work. Believe me; I tried it.

Food for Thought

Remember Adeptus' spooky sign message that appeared before Halloween? It looks like the person trapped in the sign escaped ... and a philosopher took over:

Shortly after the election, I noticed this new message while sitting at the Georgia Avenue/Route 108 traffic light. In terms of the election results, I guess there are no more hypothetical questions. No matter which candidate you voted for, all of the "what if's" are now "what is" or "what will be". 

I love how the folks at Adeptus give those of us waiting in traffic food for thought. Speaking of food and traffic -- happy feasting and safe travels for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Spooky Sign of the Season

It's almost Halloween and much to my delight, decorations are up! Each year I've written about the cool and unique Halloween decorations I see in the neighborhoods, but what about ones in town?

The other day while waiting at the Georgia Avenue/Route 108 traffic light, I couldn't help but think of Richy Slyon's most recent post, Down on the Corner. When I see panhandlers, I ask myself -- do I help or not?  If I do, how? I agree with Richy that "it can be awkward to pull up and make or maintain eye contact."

Then I spotted someone who does want eye contact and help ... but I really don't know how to help!

I had to stare at this sign in front of Adeptus for a several seconds before comprehending it and chuckling.

What a subtle but spooky sign of the season! Keep an eye on Adeptus' sign whenever you are stuck at the Georgia Avenue/Route 108 intersection -- you never know what they'll post next.