Good morning GH. It is just past 12:30 AM in "The City," and the current temperature is 22° as we head for a balmy high of 37° under cloudy skies. In fact, if the forecast is to be believed, we will have rain showers in the afternoon, maybe as much as one-half to one inch. With the ground frozen as it is, we will need to check to Man-Cave regularly to ensure that no water is coming in. I thought that we would get by until spring, but no, the weather goddess isn't cooperating this year. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be similar, except that each day will be progressively windier.

I am on my own in the AM for breakfast and later for lunch. Mary is finishing her work, which we didn't edit yet, and then I will help her with that. Sugar the Weather Dog will be walking with her walker this AM, and then she will be waiting on the couch for whatever comes. Speaking of Sugar, she and I got in some quality lap time on Thursday. She is such a good dog. In fact, she is the "Cutest dog on the planet." I wish everyone had their own Corgle to keep them warm.

In the afternoon, I read for a few minutes and then I had to look at the ending. The book was a never ending series of character sketches and odd occurrences. I fell asleep in my chair for several hours. I covered myself with a blanket and once I was snug and warm, I was out. Mary came down to check on me, several times she tells me, but I never noticed. We agree that that's why I am up in the wee hours, but I haven't figured out how to solve that problem yet. Once I can get back to my regular sleeping quarters, I should be okay. However, as things exist, I can't keep getting up and sleeping in my chair upstairs. What a conundrum.

Mary spoke with Sally yesterday. She is still recovering from her bout with the flu, as are her daughter and son. Here in Michigan, the television stations are broadcasting regular encouragement to get a flu shot and to take precautions to prevent spreading the flu. But it appears that this state lags behind in getting vaccinations. Mary and I got ours. Sally got hers too, but this is a stubborn outbreak.

Today is my second P/T appointment for this week. I have to be sure that I don't make contact with too any people while in the facility, since it is in the basement of the hospital. I doubt that any place where people gather is 100% safe.

I heard the train go by about 11:45 PM. It was heading north, so the southbound run will be happening in a few hours. I hope to be asleep by then.

I got an email from a friend with whom I used to teach. She had to remind me about how long ago we were teamed and where. She just had to include some facts regarding her experiences in those rooms. She is substituting for another friend with whom I worked on the student newspaper. I am glad that she is getting the opportunity to do that, on many levels. Good luck Ellen.

That looks like enough for yesterday and today. Sunrise will be at 8:15 AM and then...Tea time. Lunch will be when I feel the urge. I'll keep breakfast simple, probably Cheerios and raisins. Lunch, probably simple too, likely a sandwich and cottage cheese. P/T at 3:30 PM and sunset at 5:30 PM. I won't enjoy having to go out in the rain. Ciao.