Day Seven 2012

Hey, look at us, hubby Neil and I, eatin' fresh for lunch as they say at Subway. Low fat subs are a great way to lose some pounds around the middle. If I have a new year's resolution, it is that.

And I've got to say, I've never felt safer while having lunch in a restaurant than I did today. The National Guard dropped in for a bite, too. Pretty cool.

Day Six 2012

This 60-plus degree weather couldn't be more welcome the first week in January (or on any winter day for that matter). The sun is out. The sky is blue. (I think that's a line from a Beatles song) It felt like spring time. The older I get, the more I appreciate mild winter weather. Happy TGIF, everyone!

Day Five 2012

Sharing some yummy Mae Pearl's Frozen Yogurt with my grandpeeps, Elijah and Shelby, this afternoon was the highlight of my day. That, and finally getting my new car radio/CD player installed. I've missed listening to talk radio.

Day Four 2012

First day back in school today after Christmas break and an unexpected 'snow day' yesterday. The grandpeeps had a good day and were glad to see their friends. Wish I could get back into the groove that easily.

Day Three 2012

Close by the jolly fire I sit
To warm my frozen bones a bit

~Robert Louis Stevenson, Winter Time

Santa Claus brought me a new camera for Christmas--a Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, something small that I can carry around with me in a pocket or a purse. Among other neat things, it has a setting where you can choose one color to accent and the rest of the picture is black and white. It's new to me, so I've been experimenting with it and took this picture of the fire in my wood stove on this freezing winter's day, accenting the red/orange in the flames. I think it made for an interesting picture. And I think I'm going to have some fun with this little camera.