well .. I bundled up and found my car .. under about 10+ inches of snow and drifts ... it was so awesome outside ... and because (here comes the song) I was standing and shoveling and digging out .. my thighs are killing me - sing sing sing ... but, worth it ... only hurts when I go to sit down, or to stand back up....

making a new spaghetti sauce ... secret ingredient .. dark cocoa - only a teaspoon .. mmmmm, gooood!

still apartment hunting .. .OR stay put until spring - and buy land and start building the studio and lighthouse .. thoughts?? comments??