Greetings, those of you living in the tropics of southeastern Minnesota! I’ll be speaking at four different libraries this week.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 3:30 p.m., Blooming Prairie Public Library and 7 pm, Northfield Public Library.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, evening, Plainview Public Library.

And Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., Spring Grove Public Library.

Fear not the coming polar vortex, my friends. Slog on out – I’d love to see you there.