Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just past 3:30 a.m. in "The City." Just outside the the Weather Window, the temperature is a chilly 26°. Coincidentally, that's the overnight low. Later today, after the sun rises at 5:21 a.m., we may see a high of 33°. Much the same for Sunday. Monday, we drop into the winter deep freeze and the temperature is not expected to rise above the single digits for several days. That appears to be true for much of the country.

Yesterday, I opened the day by walking with Sugar the Weather Dog to her doctor's appointment. She is now licensed for three years, her vaccinations are up to date, and her general health was pronounced excellent. Rather than have Mary pick us up, Sugar and I opted to walk home again. She is now resting comfortably on her couch. For the intrepid weather dog, what's not to like?

As the afternoon came to pass, I stopped highlighting, and soloed to Holland for the car service. Mary rightfully noted that there was no need for both of us to go. I waited at the car dealer for about 45 minutes reading my book, and then I was on my way. The car was pronounced ready for another three months of service.

During the course of the day, Mary made pasta instead of using bread, as the bed for her now famous sandwich smash. Last night, I got hungry, so she made what to date, is her best gravy ever. Smooth, tasty, and just what the doctor ordered. In this case, since it had very little fat, it really was what the doctor would have ordered.

I got in just a touch of time with the girls. I spent more time driving than I have in months. I also spent more time highlighting, As I noted earlier, I am finding this project fascinating, so it is actually a labor of love.

Mary determined that we should avoid places where large numbers of people are gathered due to the flu epidemic that is impact much of the country. Michigan has not escaped the flu and the local hospitals are making emergency plans. While no guarantee, I am glad that I got my flu vaccination early last fall. Reports are that the vaccinations are only about 50% effective, but that's better than none at all.

Today, I'll finish the highlighting that I have available to me. As more becomes available, I'll work on that too. I'll also watch some football and play with the girls in between the morning walk with Sugar to pick up the Grand Haven Tribune at the box near their office, and the sunset at 5:21 p.m. Ciao now.