Sandy, I think we have about a foot of snow out there total...we didn't get as much, since Naperville has a bubble around it...lol Your table outside looks like ours on our deck...my poor Golden is having a heck of a time doing his business outside...snow's up to his belly.

I went out and shoveled, then DH came out from working at home to start the snowblower. I was glad, because the wind's whipping around now and the wind chill is really starting to drop. Such a nice DH

I swept up the needles from my fake xmas tree this afternoon...I had 2 handfuls!! (or is it handsful?). My tree is 34 yrs old, and a long-needle very wide tree-about 6-7 ft. wide at the bottom branches. We looked at new fake trees, and I couldn't believe how expensive they were! So I continue to clean up the fallen needles...makes it seem like we had a real tree without the danger of a fire!

DH is going to the Blackhawks hockey game tonight, so I hope I can make a dent in my medical transcription homework. I'm really struggling and very far behind...my memory is so bad that I can't remember anything I've read, and I get overwhelmed so easily...feel like I can't do anything with my brain.

Debbie, what school are you taking your classes at? Are they online?

Sandy, so does this qualify as a blizzard now? We only have a few inches, but it is blowing alot, and quite icy under the snow.

I had a bit of a rough time at school today. I decided I was going to stand and walk around during my second class as I feel like I have trouble connecting with all of the students when I am sitting. Well I made it through the class, but then I barely made it back to my office. My entire leg became really stiff and I was also having spasms. Usually, it is just stiff from the knee down in the mornings. After classes, I then went and limped around the grocery store and came home. It is still hurting and heavy and stiff despite stretching. I guess the cold combined with standing for an hour was too much. So I think I am going to have to figure out a way to sit during this class. I do not mind sitting in smalller classes. I watched a girl in this class today text messaging throughout the whole class. I guess I am going to have to say something about electronic devices again on Friday. I kept staring at her, but she did not catch on and I did not get a chance to talk with her after class. I guess she was not fascinated by my lecture and the class discussion. I won't be able to see that if I am sitting down.

So I am now skipping a department meeting that was scheduled for 4:00. I just could not face going out again.