When I don’t feel well I want ginger ale to drink and chicken soup to eat. I’m an easy patient to care for and feed. I just want to sleep and be left alone in my bed. I want lots of ginger ale in a glass with ice cubes. I want chicken soup with saltine crackers. That is all.

My younger brother Bill is having a big 0 birthday today. I’m not sure if everyone considers 30 over the hill or not, but I can tell you that life in your 30’s is not the same as life in your 20’s. Things change. You change. The 30’s mean more responsibilities and less impulsiveness. Almost all your friends are married or have been married at least once. Most have kids. It’s definitely not the same as the college days and your first job.

But then we do have a lot to look forward to in our midlife. So, Bill, welcome to the 30’s and I hope you have a wonderful birthday today!

Although I admit I stayed up too late last night and didn’t get much sleep, I am having a bad case of the Blues today. Never have been a big fan of Mondays, and the alarm clock was not my friend this morning when it jarred me awake. It was still dark outside when I got dressed and left the house, and the day is so overcast and grey that I don’t think the sun is going to come out today at all. So it is a dark and gloomy day, a boring day at work doing inventory, and I’m just not a perky girl today.

This morning I got a nice surprise phone call from my friend, Sherri. She wanted to know if I could get away for lunch. Of course I said yes!

We met at Famous Dave’s Barbecue and had a great visit. We have been friends for a very long time but lately we have neglected to get together for quality face time. Sending jokes via email is not enough to keep a good friendship going!

Sherri got rid of her glasses since I last saw her and is using contact lenses again. I think she looks great without the glasses and one of these days I might do the same thing. Sherri says that the cost of contacts is so low now that it is actually cheaper than paying for new eyeglasses!

This year promises to be a great year for America, with a new President who will make lots of changes and help fix whatever is broken with America.

I am looking forward to a year of more healthy food choices and more outside activites. I promise to take my dogs outside for longer, faster walks and some romps across the field by the cabin as often as humanly possible.

Best wishes to you for a very Happy New Year!