Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be. It has just passed 12:00 a.m. in "The City."

I only saw the southbound run of the Mid-Michigan Railroad's locomotives #2057 and #2019. STWD and I were out for our morning walk while Mary stopped in at the library to pick up a few books for both of us. As the intrepid one and I were walking back, we heard the lonesome moan of the train whistle as it slowly moved southward through our fair city. I witnessed the passage at 10:55 a.m. In tow, were three BCs, five DWTCs, seven DBTCs. and eight CHCs. I did not see the northbound run, as I was at the movie.

I didn't go to the movie alone after all. Although I probably mislabeled the movie as a spy story, Mary went along and she and I were glad she did. I had to have that bucket of popcorn and a cherry Pepsi, and then we spent the next 130 minutes enjoying a first rate political thriller. I won't spoil it for anyone, but it was terrific and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves cold war history.

We stopped in at the Post to see Sally and then it was time to head for home.

I didn't watch the game, but the Royals blanked the Blue Jays, 5 - 0 in game one of the ALCS. Tonight the Cubs go to NYC to face the Mets in game one of the NLCS at 7:30 p.m. This afternoon, the Spartans and the Wolverines kick off at 3:30 p.m. EDT in a Big 10 match up. One team will improve and one will lose another game in the Big 10 standings. The NIU Huskies face the Miami of Ohio RedHawks at 2:30 this afternoon.

I have my Irish Jam session this afternoon, and then I will settle in to watch sports. Mary has to get to work, so I will be left to my own devices. As she said at the movie, since she goofed off Friday, she can't do it again today.

I have no particular plans other than to jam and watch sports. Mary may take the morning walk with STWD while I mow the lawn for the final time this year. No trainspotting, but some time with the newspaper between games. I also have a number of books to read, so I'll have to find time for that too.

The sun will rise at 8:01 a.m. and set at 6:58 p.m., after a cold day with an anticipated chilly high of 48°. I can dress for the cold. Apparently, a large part of the U.S. will be experiencing colder than average temperatures. I'll wait until Monday or Tuesday to put in the storm windows and seal them. I used a flexible and removable silicone sealer last year, and it made a great difference. Ciao.