Hot Toddy . . .

The photo of the old fridge reminds me of Ma. Ours only had a single door but the refrigeration unit was on top just like this one.

Made my very own hot toddy with Lemoncello di Crema. Boy the time change causing the sun to disappear early has made me cold. I hate being cold but I also hate to push the heat past 70 so I'm in warm slippers, jeans and my 2004 UCONN men's championship sweatshirt. Nice and toasty.We had a great concert last night at the Bradley with Blackstone Valley Bluegrass. I expected a close to sold out crowd but the old theatre was only about half full. The music was wonderful, all acoustic mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo,and resophonic guitar. Of course since there are only four musicians the instruments changed with the songs. Their harmony is fun and it is obvious they love picking and singing. The show ended with the crowd singing with them, no mics for any instrument or voice. Not sure of the actual name of the song but we all knew the chorus, " Will the circle be unbroken . . ." Hope the Bradley hosts more music. They are known for their plays. I think they could start a nice trend if they can get some advertising beyond the immediate area.

Washed the poor Elantra for the first time today. It was filthy and now is looking so shiny and new again. It's starting to pick up some imperfections but I guess that comes with use! As soon as you use something it loses its aura of awesomeness. That must be why we like to buy new stuff. We seem to need new and shiny when plain, ordinary and reliable will do. I guess it's part of the human condition. Even new bright baby souls seem full of warmth, perfection and strength compared to old worn souls that get somewhat rusty, imperfect and overloaded.

Younger sister called and they finally have their power back. They had been without power since last Sunday and got it back Friday. What a blessing. At least the common area in their senior community had gas heat so they could be warm if they chose to stay there during the day or night. It seems that people were able to use the kitchen in the community room to take turns cooking up the food they were going to lose in their apartments and sharing it with all and sundry. It worked out pretty well. Her daughter's home just got the power back today.

Gotta get Puppy's Pop to go to the Boston Museum of Science web site and pick out what he'd like to see next Sunday. We were awarded a free night at Hyatt Place Boston/Medford on our Chase Visa so we'll stay there Sunday night and come home Monday after the morning traffic jams! The hot toddy is taking its toll. I'm off.

Quote: The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness. ___Anacharsis (moi __whoo hoo!)