Coping with the way-below-zero temperatures common in New England this month is taxing. Even Amos Handy has made some concessions to the plunge in the thermometer.

But not much stops the town curmudgeon when he spots a likely target for his tongue.

Here’s a sample of tomorrow’s Carding Chronicle.

Please stay warm, everyone. This will end and before you know it, we’ll be complaining about the heat and humidity.

I hope.