Well, I survived a busy day of watching New Years Day football games. My thumb aches, either from arthritis or remote control-itis. But I deserve a day off every once in awhile.
The day before, the weather was very nice (near 60!), so I worked outside, mostly in the garden. I had much to clean up--tomato cages and posts, old plants to dispose of, etc. Winter came on so fast and furious, I never had a chance to put the garden to rest. I still have eave troughs to clean.

I've recently been spending much time in the basement--motivated by an indoor exercise regimen. Since I hate jogging and walking outdoors in cold, windy, sometimes snowy conditions, I do my wintertime fitness program indoors. While my stationary bike is in the living room, my weights, jump rope, and punching bag are in the basement. This is my very own "gym". And to complete it, I've been working on a "track". I've moved everthing that was against an outside wall to the inside (around the furnaces), so I could walk, even jog, around in circles. I have a huge basement, so 4 walking laps takes a minute. 15+ minutes equals a mile-- fewer if I jog. Turn on the radio (classical), or put in a jazz tape, and I'm off and running! And I get a much improved basement out of the deal.

2011 looks to be a super year, personally. I have some plans for the upcoming year, "resolutions", if you will. First of all, I'm going to be doing three trips. I'm returning to the Florida Panhandle (Mexico Beach) at the end of this month for two weeks. I'm doing two Wilderness Volunteer service (work) trips--one in April to Utah, another to Vermont in October.
Sandwiched between is a summer of golf as a new member at a different golf course. Details on all this later.

So one of my "resolutions", to travel more, will be fulfilled.
My financial advisor says I should spend more money on myself. Gas will gobble up much of it!

I resolve to keep my garden weed free. I also have a backyard to seed in grass (from new septic system). Perhaps I'll landscape it with flowers. Much to think about.

Healthwise, I need to eat fewer sweets, certainly less sugar (and salt), to lower my cholesterol and blood pressure. Continue exercising of course.

I'd like to spend more time with my grandson (and his parents). I'm visiting them this PM--45 min away. They may come down to my Florida place for a few days! And I hope I can help them on their organic farm.

I will ask Anna, the librarian, out to dinner. 'Nuf said.

Finally (at least for now), I'm going to try to be more positive, less cynical, more tolerant. I will continue, however, to be vocal in my beliefs in religion and politics. Someone needs to stand up for the truth.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!