Yes, winter is actually here. Which, I realized today, means that we will be able to enjoy spring and summer more because we will remember that we suffered adequately through our winter. That was the problem last year – we didn’t suffer enough, so we really couldn’t enjoy the rest of the year to its fullest.

Teeth cleaning today. No cavities, but the dentist keeps suggesting that I get my front teeth fixed. They have gotten pretty worn away, not to mention chipped. I’m thinking about it, but it is a rather expensive venture, if I also get the $510 night guard to wear at night to protect the newly fashioned teeth from getting destroyed by my night-time grinding. But the truth is that I need the night guard anyway, because all my teeth are getting pretty well ground down and I want them to last the rest of my life. Decisions, decisions.

Keep warm all you northerners. And you southerners – enjoy your day!!

And, if you haven’t been chiming in on the discussion about where to stay in August when we get together, make sure you check that out, too. It is on the Christmas/Thanksgiving get-together site.