There's one good thing about a long winter. While I'm clearing snow, no one asks my name.

• Brother BrunoI'll add an extra bowl of soup for the shoveling, so the west stairs too, if you would.
  MikhailSkip the soup. Give me a candle instead. Not a short one.
• Old Man AnselmCome inside before your hands freeze. Even threading a needle needs whole hands.
  MikhailThere's still work left that needs whole hands.