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02.20.2003

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trounce winter’s dark and 
chill with mini-parties
 
by Katy Balcer
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In the northern hemisphere, at least, we’re stuck in the dead of winter. And if your thermometer reads anything close to what mine does, you probably don’t need to be reminded of that. Right about mid-January, I tend to find myself in a state of post-holiday numbness. Each day seems the same, and I wonder when I’ll ever feel the warmth of the sun again. Rather than fight the elements, I tend to give in. You might be familiar with the form of surrender I’m talking about – it’s called “hibernation.”

These days, a common scenario is this: get home from work, shovel something hot into my face, and settle into the folds of my comfy couch with a stack of library books, letters to write, the remote control, or all of the above. A bowl of pistachios is never out of arm’s reach. In bed by ten. Cozy, yes, but all in all, a very isolated way to be, despite the strong, sleepy allure of giving into winter.

This lifestyle lacks something. Other people! Even knowing this, however, I don’t think it’s uncommon in the ‘dead months’ of winter to want to opt out of having major plans, for going out entails having to drive in unpredictable elements, bundle up in lumpy layers, face the wind chill, for heaven’s sake!

So why not make people come to you? Here are three ideas for low-key, comfy gatherings that’ll make sure you and your friends won’t become totally isolated. And no one has to get dressed up, either.

poker night
Just ask your grandma—poker isn’t just a guy thing, though tv, movies, and lowbrow art would have you believe only men and dogs play the game. With only a few gamblers, one deck of cards, and something to wager, you’re off. You don’t even have to play for money or use boring poker chips; you can bet food, coupons for favors, stamps, anything. And if poker tires, you can always play the dealer and turn your table onto blackjack.

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