Because I was very curious about this, I did some intensive research (which means I Googled it). With all of this wonderful weather we seem to be having (it is snowing like the Dickens as I write this to you), I was interested to know if we might be in the middle of an ice age.
Turns out that we are!
Just so you know, scientists who keep track of such things say we are still in the Pleistocene Ice Age. No need to worry, though, as the same scientists say this ice age has only been going on for more than 2 1/2 million years, give or take. So I figure this will end any time now, and then we will thaw out at least by the middle of April.
(READ MORE: Woodland creatures have ways of surviving harsh winters)
As usual, you may be thinking, “Larry, what has this got to do with a column that is supposed to be focused on hunting and fishing and guns and the outdoors?” Well, I am glad you asked.