Hi everyone, How are you? Congratulations on making it through January, which has seemed to be a year all by itself. Yesterday was a bit of a mess on this end. I was so tired, BDH and Little Buddha eventually decided we should scrap the to-do list and call it a day. They sent me to bed, I was out cold for a while, woke up and had dinner, and then basically went back to sleep for about nine hours. I don't like when my sleep gets thrown off-kilter so much, but I'm thankful the guys look after me. Feeling... Read more →

Hi everyone, How are you? We are moving slowly around the office this morning. We got about eight inches of snow yesterday, and it was the heavy/wet stuff. Fortunately, I shoveled it before it had a chance to freeze, because otherwise, the driveway would have been out of commission for about a month. However, everything hurts at the moment, so we'll call it a draw. BDH and Little Buddha are reviewing the to-do list to see what really needs to be taken care of today. They promised to keep it as short as possible and said there's no need to... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday to you all. How was your weekend? No complaints on this end. It was generally quiet, and our crew had a great time watching yesterday's NFL playoff games. Can't say I'm super excited for the next round of shoveling which I have to do today. I haven't been outside yet, but it looks like we got at least six inches, and my guess is that the snow is wet and heavy. That's not fun. BDH and Little Buddha say it's supposed to warm up a little this afternoon (although there will be... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. What's your plan for the weekend? I know we have a few errands on the to-do list, and then our crew will settle in to watch Sunday's NFL playoff games. BDH and Little Buddha say the forecast calls for more bad weather on Sunday, but as long as it doesn't start earlier than expected, I think we'll be okay. It's raining at the moment, so why don't we check out the headlines while we wait for that to stop. There's a fresh pot of coffee on the counter, so... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back. How are you? I struck out at the bookstore yesterday, which was a little disappointing. BDH and Little Buddha were just reviewing the latest weather forecast. It sounds like we have snow through the morning. After a brief pause this afternoon, it turns into freezing rain for a while, followed by regular rain, and then ending with mild temperatures on Thursday. In other words, it's all a big mess, but it might be fine by tomorrow morning. Fortunately, today's to-do list doesn't include any driving. The guys still have some assignments for me, and the first... Read more →

Hi folks, Welcome back. How are you? I did some running around yesterday to make sure I wouldn't get caught driving in any bad weather today. However, now it looks like the snow won't start until late this evening. Oh well, better safe than sorry. BDH and Little Buddha still found some items to put on today's to-do list, including a trip to the bookstore to check out this week's new releases. Fingers crossed I find something for them, because it's been a while since they had something good to read. I'll probably also check out some voting locations during... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Monday to you all. How was your weekend? I had to do a handful of errands yesterday morning, and that cold was just rude. Once the list was completed, our crew settled in for an afternoon of watching terrific NFL playoff games, so it all worked out in the end. BDH and Little Buddha just gave me today's to-do list. It's kind of long. The guys moved some stuff up on the schedule because there's more bad weather coming, starting tomorrow. The duo figures it's best to get the unavoidable driving out of... Read more →

There aren't many actors who can hold that sad/funny intersection as well as Paul Giamatti. He can pull you in to his character's depression until it weighs on you like it's your own, and then he can make you laugh on a dime with a simple look or small gesture. That ability has served him well in his 30+ year career, and his abilities are as strong as ever. Giamatti once again walks that line with expert finesse in director Alexander Payne's The Holdovers, a sweet and kind comedy about loneliness, which is now available on NBC's Peacock streaming service.... Read more →

Hi everyone, Welcome back, and a happy Friday to you all. What's on the schedule for this weekend? I'm not sure if we have much besides staying warm until these frigid temperatures pass, and watching the NFL playoff games. We're also keeping an eye out for more snow, but the last forecast BDH and Little Buddha heard said we were only looking at about an inch at most. Here's hoping that's the case. The guys are eager to get to work, so let's do it. There's a fresh pot of coffee on the counter, so grab yourself a nice medium... Read more →

Hi everyone, How are you? BDH and Little Buddha were just reminding me again to bundle up today, because we're looking at a wind chill of 12-16 degrees. That's not fun. The guys say this will be the warmest day until next Monday, so we may need to hold a staff meeting later to revise the to-do list between now and then. These two are the best. They maximize my productivity while making sure I stay safe. The best. They say I'm making them blush, and we need to get to work, so let's do it. There's a fresh pot... Read more →