Good afternoon or good evening, wherever you may be. It is just past 5:30 p.m. in "The City."

This may seem an odd time, but it is the time I have chosen to report the events from yesterday and today.

I'd like to start with a description of yesterday's activities for yours truly. I did some reading and some indoor chores and then I was off to the library to listen to GOTAK, the Irish Music Club from Grand Haven High School. As expected, they were excellent as they added new tunes to old favorites. I've included a few pictures to show the group.

Behind the scenes, so to speak

A view from the side

A shot over the huge crowd.

I love playing Irish music, but I also love listening to it played by others. 

The much-ballyhooed snowstorm that was forecast by the NWS amounted to "Much ado about nothing", as "The Bard" might have said. I took a picture out the WW to show how little snow actually fell in GH just outside the manse. We have a current temperature of 29° under cloudy skies. Friday the high is forecast to reach 40°, albeit with another chance for flurries or snow showers. This is one of those times I can definitely say I'm glad I live in Michigan and not New York or other parts of New England where the snow is expected to be quite heavy. 

As you can see, the road is clear as are the sidewalks.

We got up late today, but not so late that I didn't get a chance to see EMD GP38-2 locomotives 2057 and 2019 pass by as they headed south on the RSTL @ 10:56 a.m. In tow, they had four CHCs, 15 DBTCs, and one DWTC

At 3:05 p.m., I witnessed the passage of those same locomotives as they rapidly passed by the PE heading north. In tow, they had six CHCs, 15 DBTCs, one GTC, and three DWTCs.

Prior to that, I had been reading following a stint in Mary's kitchen creating one of my favorite dishes, a tofu laden stir-fry with portabello mushrooms, green peppers, onions, julienned carrots, garlic, water chestnuts, and bean sprouts all in a sauce that featured some tamari and molasses. I served it over rice that Mary had made for various reasons, with some chow mein noodles for me. Mary complimented my efforts and I thought it tasted extra good too. Dinner today is up to Mary, but I believe that her plans include veganized German potato salad. I am certain that that will be equally delicious.

As you can probably surmise, we stayed in all day and that was fine by me. No visits to the Bookman for STWD and no extended walks for either of the fur-children. Mary wisely opted to not go to her weaving class due to the weather. She may go tomorrow or Wednesday

Either way, tomorrow, I plan to bake a pie for Pi day. When I do, I'll take some pictures to memorialize my efforts. I anticipate it being another of my best efforts.

Ths sun will set @ 7:49 p.m. tonight. Ciao.