the_child and her friend D— built a snowman in D—'s front yard, about two blocks from Nuevo Rancho Lake. Mother of the Child and I trudged over there through the howling Arctic wilderness that Portland has become to gather evidence. I believe he originally had stones for eyes, but now he has that haunted look. Note the jaunty hat. And the bit of flame on his pipe. The architects of this monument to Frozo sapiens . Your proprietor, in typical Portland outdoor gear. As usual, more at the Flickr set . Originally published at jlake.com .