It's really cold out.
Really cold.
As in "last night's low was -18 degrees. Fahrenheit." cold. (That's -28 C, for what it's worth.)
Therefore, I bring you fire. Fire is pretty. Fire is warm. Some say the world will end in it, even.
(Source: addicted Eyes on Flickr)
I've always kind of wanted to try fire dancing, but given my general level of coordination (hint: it's pretty low), it's probably not a good idea. But poi and long exposures do mix very well. Cases in point:

(Source: BURNBLUE on Flickr. I love the stars in the shot as well.)

(Source: Gaetan Lee on Flickr)

(Source: Paul Keleher on Flickr)
Goodness gracious!
(Source: Chubby Bat on Flickr)
(Source: TW Collins on Flickr)
The next one is technically cheating since there's no fire involved, but it's so pretty I had to make an exception.

(Source: pierre pouliquin on Flickr)
And to finish things off: Where I want to be if I have to be outside in this.

(Source: Henk K on Flickr)
(Want more photos? Have some piles of animals, or weird wheelchair access signs.)