The weather here is enough to depress the cheeriest of optimists. It is l4 degrees this morning and I am building fires in the fireplace just as an antidepressant. Fortunately we don't have to leave the house today. Since I am on blood thinners the cold is hard to bear. I made a trip to the library before it got so cold so I have a lot to read. I also laid in a supply of snacks and chocolate to get us through these wintery days. My bad!! I read the news about Jimmy Carter. A brain bleed is something we have to be careful about if we fall. I am going to ask my doctor for physical therapy because I am having trouble with balance. She told me to use a cane but it is very unhandy. I have a beautiful cane that I got in Belize years before I ever thought I might need one. I am looking forward to our family reunion at thanksgiving. It is always wonderful to see my nieces and nephews and their families. I will be baking a lot and smoking at least one turkey breast. Pecan pies and lots of cookies. My coffee is especially good this morning. It always seems better when you open a fresh can. Happy thanksgiving to all of you!!