Well, many Madison residents made it. Through a winter that provided nasty cold and even worse weather, a good measure of us lasted throughout the darker months with nary a sniffle.
Now, however, since the temperatures have warmed and peeks of sun have shown through the blankets of never-ending clouds, I have had the pleasure of sharing a head cold, the likes of which are likened to an Evander Holyfield right-cross.
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