We think this is a day for layers, hats, gloves, and scarfs. But, not everyone out there agrees with us. We were amazed to see so many people bareheaded and barehanded.
Either they don't mind the cold, or they're like this Back Bay mail carrier who is famous for wearing shorts long into the winter.
No, this photo was not taken today. Penny took it earlier this month on a day when the temperature was all the way up to 25 degrees.
It was just a couple of days after we mentioned him in this post about another guy who didn't want to give up his sandals just because of sub-zero wind chills. Maybe he delivered mail in full length pants today! Let us know if you saw him, and what he was wearing.
We're just in from a brisk (and we do mean brisk) walk. We planned our errands so we could duck into shops, the library and the Prudential Center to warm up, while we put in our daily goal of 10,000 steps.
Here's a post from last year on how to keep warm in a Boston Winter. It's filled with tips on surviving the coldest days of the year.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/11/keeping-warm-in-a-boston-winter.html
How do we measure 10,000 steps? With the best pedometer we've ever found. You can toss it in your pocket or bag, and it still records each pace. It also tells you how much aerobic exercise you've had each day. This gets our highest recommendation.
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Photo: © 2009 Penny Cherubino
