Welcome, Anchoress Niki, we sympathize with you over the loss of Tim to Dublin. It amazes me to realize I am the only one in our trio who is away from the ivory tower.. I'm taking my hiatus out on the country estate. As I look out the back window, I am surprised by the depth of snow out there. Today I will make little paper pots to start seeds. Its certainly not too late!

I am sick again from yet another icky GI bug. I feel better today though.