IT IS NOW JANUARY 9TH

Yesterday was Elvis' Birthday; he would have been eighty-six year old. Not of course that he would still have been alive with his abysmal health habits. But I went a meetup walk at the local mall and the holiday decorations were still there! Around January 6 is The Epiphany; all Christmas stuff should be removed! I still display some of my snowman winter decor and will do so through February. The new year is upon us; tomorrow begins January Double Digits. I haven't heard the sentiment of "Happy New Year" for a few days!

IN THE THROES OF WINTER...

Oh the weather outside is frightful so I just stayed inside today. I will venture out tomorrow for some exercise; on New Year Day I partipated in a long group walk in Busse Woods Elk Grove Village IL. There was freezing rain but the activity was reminiscent of my childhood snow playing days. We never seemed to get cold; the parents would call us inside for warmth every few hours and then out again we would go!