Janine I'm sure you're glad to have most of your shopping out of the way. I always used to do mine early as well, but have made deals this year with most everyone that if they promise not to get me a gift I won't get them one. I will get something for the kids and for my aunt and uncle who are my godparents, but other than that don't plan on buying any gifts.

I like the cat a day calendar as well.....one of the girls I used to work with got me one every year. I usually get a cat calendar of some sort for my aunt and then get them a bunch of goodies. They are 94 years old and there is really nothing they need at this stage in their lives.

Marsha I sure hope the latest injection will help Michael's pain.

Shannon the video sounds like fun....humor will go a long way in getting your point across and people will remember what you've said longer than if you have some dry, matter of fact presentation.

Cold and windy this evening....the sky looked really strange just before it got dark, which I'm sure was the cold front coming in. There were heavy dark blue/purple clouds all over, but under them it was clear. It seems much colder than 50 degrees because of the wind, and I'm glad I'm indoors tonight.

I think I'm going to put on my pajamas and may curl up in bed to watch my Thursday night tv shows. It will be nice and warm that way, but I'll probably end up falling asleep and missing part of the shows.