All snuggly under my castle lights blanket – thanks, Brighid 🙂

Wishing all of the Philadelphia Mummers an amazing parade – the sun is shining on you guys for a bright, beautiful new year celebration!

Prime rib in the oven, Dexter on TV, kids upstairs enjoying their Christmas presents – I want another week of Christmas vacation!

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~B. Franklin Happy New Year!

FINALLY finished The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo! Thank goodness I didn’t give up – by page 300, it got really good! WHEW!