Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just past 4:00 a.m. in "The City", where the current temperature is 37°F with light rain falling. That rain is forecast to continue at a  90% clip throughout the day. We will peak at 39°. Christmas looks about the same, with a slightly less chance of precipitation. All in all, I'd rather not be in Buffalo, or for that matter most points north and east. Chicago may see some snow accumulation today, and we may too, given the accuracy of the local forecasts.

Not much was happening Tuesday. Mary, Sugar the Weather Dog, and I walked downtown to get the newspaper and then we all returned for a relaxing day. I relaxed, and the intrepid weather dog relaxed, but Mary went back to work after brunch. Along the way, we met the nice lady who delivers the Grand Haven Tribune and naturally, Sugar recognized her car. That netted Sugar a biscuit and she even gave a kiss to the lady. For Sugar that is a departure from her usual demeanor. Unfortunately, every car that resembles the car that that lady drives, gets Sugar's attention and that makes the walk home interesting. 

Later in the day, Mary and I walked downtown to get Sugar her annual holiday gift. We chose a "Good Dog" baked bone at the "Must Love Dogs" store on Washington. While not always good, Sugar is always loved and she loves us. That stop led us to the Post for a pre-holiday libation and conversation. 

At home, I wanted a Jet's Six Corner™ onion pizza for dinner, so that's what was delivered about 30 minutes later. Of course, that pizza is good for two meals, so it will be reappear again later today. Strangely, I got tired, moved to the media room, and then I crashed. 

Today, I have a doctor's visit first thing this morning for some routine concerns, and then my day will be spent assisting Mary, reading the newspaper, more crossword puzzle solving, and more novel reading. It should be a good day. Sugar will provide her able assistance from her post on the couch. When the deliveries arrive, she'll let us know. 

The sun will rise later this morning at 8:14 a.m., and set exactly nine hours later at 5:14 p.m. Ciao.