This is a chilly winter's tale, one now warmed both by passing time and the gentle breezes of spring.
But several weeks ago it was a hot topic for a cold day.
A cold workday. I was heading for a train and would be riding through the lunch hour. So I tugged my collar tight and decided to stop in for a quick bite at a McDonald's before the station. My thoughts were weighted with schedules, deadlines and lack of sleep.