Wow, what a snowstorm! I think Tara and I are starting to get a feel for what Michigan winters are all about. They say this is unusual, though, so perhaps it’s not quite like this every year. In any case, I find it fascinating how the human instinct to survive kicks in just before major storms like this. People stock up on food, water, and other supplies; they buy candles and flashlights in case the power goes out; they do all sorts of things to get ready.