Its cold outside tonight

This is probably the coldest night for Seattle in 5 years. School was closed for today, and will be closed again tomorrow. Temperature will hit the teens anytime now.

I am typing this from the comfort of my home, with electricity, internet access, warm water and a full-blasted heating system. Someone out there is holding a placard saying “Pregnant, just fired and confused.” She had 3 layers of clothes on, but no hats or gloves. I hope she has somewhere to go to tonight, because if its this cold outside, it’ll not be a matter of a shelter anymore. It’s life or death.

God, I don’t talk to you often and most times I’m busy ridiculing you. But please wrap your warmth around them who are outside in the cold tonight. That’s all I’m asking for. Dammit.