Sign of the Times

 And to think I was just wondering where to get ice this time of year

    Mincing along an icy sidewalk bordered with berms of snow, I saw a sandwich board sign outside a catering business selling- - -  ice. Ice in Manitoba. In December. Who-da thunk it?  I imagine as people ready for their family parties and dinners this season,  ice is important to have on hand. A practical person would have bought some and continued making preparations for feasts and get- togethers. Me? I laughed and went looking for pencil and paper.