I'm here, surfacing for a brief look around. The weekend was spent catching up on household things and family needs. I also am way behind in an art swap that was due last week. Almost done, but need another evening to get it out. Various viruses are running their course around here. Nothing awful, but enough to earn the title of the "creeping crud".

I finally bought Middlesex and plan to begin it this week. January seems to be made for reading and not much else. New snow is expected and Tueday into Wednesday looks like a mess.

Ciao till tonight.