Conventional Wisdom

(Historical Notes:  See, this is why my “real” clothes for the weekend were so insufficient for the weather.  I’d gambled that whatever discomfort I might encounter outside would be fleeting enough that being comfortable while inside the convention center would balance it out.  I probably wouldn’t have spent anywhere near as much time in costume as I did if I didn’t have as long a walk to get back to the hotel room, but stuck it out because it was better than the freezing alternative.  And remember, I’d only bust out this costume for winter cons specifically because it was slightly less uncomfortable that time of year. You have no idea how miserable this thing was to wear during the summer.)