It is that time of year again. I have the mid winter blues. They are a siren song that I can hear almost every minute of the day.

It used to be that just ordering Oriental takeout once a week would cure those blues, but not anymore.

If you are feeling that same way, here is what you do. This cure is not cheap but every so often it is just good to pamper yourself no matter what the cost.

Rent a ski lodge at what used to be called Big Mountain in Whitefish. Rent a condo with a fireplace and a view that won’t quit or stay in a lodge in a room that has that same view and a huge lobby fireplace for...