Guilty

Here it is: a long grey cool day in Tennessee. Nothing like the terrible ice and snow storms occurring in the upper Midwest and Northeast. Should I feel guilty that I've seen neither ice, snow, nor frigid temperatures? Maybe not, but I can't help some pangs, owing to having friends and relatives dealing with these conditions. If I just don't brag about it, we'll all feel better.

I'm continuing to gather interesting stories and information relating to kids and human foibles to make us grin, guffaw or gesture. For instance, here is a fun game for kids and grownups alike http://www.elfmovie.com/swf/snowball_fight/index.html If you're really good, you can earn a certificate of distinction to hang on your wall.

I'm beginning a fun new contest for the best caption for a picture I will post twice a month. You can win great gifts from my back hall closet. I will judge the best caption submitted and award the prize. Here is the first picture, so put on your thinking caps!

That's it for this Saturday...have a great week!

Please Yourself Day

Almost winter, almost Christmas, but today is a grey, not-much-of-anything day. I resolve to do no work today to celebrate it. I will read, nap, watch a DVD, eat if I feel like it and browse interesting blogs, but NO WORK. Everyone shold have such a day, and I propose that Hallmark should make it popular and profitable.

Actually, even with the greyness, Tennessee is pretty in it's own way. The trees are almost completely devoid of foliage, which is piled up all over the ground and blowing about in gusts. I pulled a few small branches with red gold leaves still attached and have them placed in containers around the house for color and connection to the waning autumn outside.

Tomorrow, I will join the throngs of 'people-getting-ready-for-the-holidays' and I wish you a great day and a really great weekend.