Good morning GH. Well,since I went to bed so early last might, I decided that I would get up early this morning and do a little writing. Our current temperature is 31 degrees, and we are still on target for the mid-forties by late next week. I sure hope that this time they are right. We have been experiencing a rather protracted winter, and speaking for Sugar the Weather Dog and myself, we are tired of it. We want ice-free sidewalks and mild temperatures when we go out.

Had a great time at the movies on Friday. Mary and I used our time to watch one of our favorite actors, Morgan Freeman, and while it was slam-bang action throughout, we loved it because, well it was slam-bang action throughout.

For no particular reason, other than I like to notice trains, and because as the person writing this blog I can, I'll mention that a mid-length train went through last night about 11:45 PM. That's pretty close to their regular time, although I didn't see it, I just experienced it.

I tried to watch some television last night, but I got tired and just went to bed. One great thing about being retired, although there are many, is that you get to set the hour when you go to bed and arise. No one to question you. The only exception is made for an early appointment,  but even that you can flex if you choose.

Mary made a pasta dish last night using what she calls her down and dirty sauce. That means that she used a lot of prepared spices in the sauce rather than chopping. Sugar the Weather Dog was disappointed, because usually, when Mary chops, Sugar benefits from Mary's "oops!" moments in the kitchen when she is chopping. Not so last evening. Maybe next time. However, I liked the sauce just fine. Sometimes down and dirty works. I discovered that years ago with tuna casserole.

Otherwise, just a few plugs for various activities. Tonight between 8:30 and 9:30 PM EDT, the WWF, that's the World Wildlife Fund, will be once again sponsoring their Earth Hour City Challenge. I have included a link for those of of you who are interested. It is worth watching, especially for those of you who live in a desert, or know someone who does. http://worldwildlife.org/pages/earth-hour-city-challenge

In addition, there is a panel discussion of the movie Bowling for Columbine, Saturday at 9:00 PM EDT, which is likely to be as moving as the movie itself. The movie was made ten years ago, but it is still just as poignant and apropos today. The panel discussion is likely to be even more powerful, gosh I hate the use of that word, if you have watched the movie prior. I know there is a conflict with the previous activity, but sometimes a conflict can't be avoided, just don't turn on all your lights while watching.

Otherwise, it will soon be...Tea time, as well as time for UP w/ Chris Hayes, his next to final UP as host, and I don't want to miss it. Also, I have a need to play guitar today, again, so I don't want to lose any more sleep. However, since there is a a local radio show on at 7:00 AM during which they discuss those way-old cars, I don't know if laying down at this early/late hour is a good idea. Oh well, sometimes you just go with the flow.