Sun's just peeking out and it's after 1pm . . .

As we began our train ride up the White Pass we saw some "junk" but not too much and only at the beginning of the ride. Pretty neat "junk" though.

Not a single falling star did I see last night but . . . I was out for over an hour in below freezing temperatures with a blanket and a pillow just enjoying the spectacle of starry night over Moosup! Using my trusty star chart I was able to pick out the constellations of Orion with Rigel and Betelgeuse, Auriga with Capella, Gemini with Castor and Pollux, Taurus with Aldebaran, The Pleiades, Ursa Major and my very favorite, Cassiopeia. Mama and Aunt Irene would have been so proud of me. The last time I really saw quite a few falling stars was when the kids were little and we stayed out on the big rock. I recall it as being a rather warm night then,

The first time I've caught robins scurrying around in the dogwood eating the berries was while making breakfast this morning. I'll bet they've been doing it for years but I've just never seen them at work. That was a pretty nice way to begin the day. The house is now as spotless as it's going to get for a while. I even polished the table and chairs. That's an extremely rare occurrence.

Will be going to a French Conference with Sue Griffiths Sunday in Pawtucket, RI. I haven't heard any French in so long it'll do me some good. I was glad she asked me to go. I'll be able to catch up on her family and KHS.

Quote: He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up. ---Paul Keating