For the first time since arriving in New England, I put on the long, wool coat B gave me for Christmas several years ago and my new cashmere scarf (thanks Aunt CJ!) before heading out the door for work. It was cold cold cold out there this morning - probably not far above 40 - and for the first time since hearing about them I contemplated purchasing a remote-controlled car starter.

I'm not kidding. PT and his wife told me about these when I was at their place for dinner a couple weeks back and I thought they were nuts... until this morning. Apparently, you can get them with all kinds of different features in addition to the remote starter - from remote keyless entry to alarm systems and everything else. The cost? $85 on up to $1000. Maybe I can get one that will brew a cup of coffee and pour non-dairy creamer in there for me just before I get in the car. :)