Well it is a very cold morning here in our little valley. It is 18 degrees but the sun is shining and we have the prettiest blue sky. There is still some snow left in places but it is suppose to warm up into the forties today. The old wood heating stove is doing its job and the house is good and warm.

We have finished our breakfast and I am having my second cup of coffee. The cats didn’t get up early but when they did, they were ready for their bowl of warm milk. On those really cold nights like we’ve been having, I cover them up when they go to bed - like I have said they are now spoiled.

Tod...