Five things I’ve learned halfway through a Seattle winter

• Always carry lip balm.
• Zip up jacket before exiting door, not after.
• New wiper blades good. Old wiper blades bad. Rain-X best.
• Finding the parking spot closest to the entrance is not as important as finding the parking spot with the path of optimum rain coverage.
• If you use your turn signal before changing lanes on the highway, cars will magically part to let you in. Don’t forget to return the favor.