The Big Melt Down

7:15

7:10

It's 7:10, have my coffee, Morning Joe is on the radio, and there's a slight ribbon of pink off over Bemus.  It's an ungodly 57º outside, windy, with various flood, wind, even snow warnings for the day. When I opened the door, I could hear the chirping of birds reminiscent of a spring morning.  This warm spell will be brief, most of today, but I doubt if any snow will be left, other than where the plow has been.

I went to yoga, classical, yesterday and surprise, there were six of us, one of them former Woodlawner Julia Lysinski.  It was good to see her again, and she filled me in on what it's like to take a yoga class at the Studio at  Panterra in Westfield.  I am tempted to take one of the seven week courses, just to see what it's like to take a class under a more strict but extremely knowledgeable teacher.  And I like the idea of someone different, as each teacher has their own way, both good and bad.  It was slushy, rainy, foggy,and warm, easy driving except around our yard where the slush and ice were so thick that it pulled on the wheels.

Late Afternoon Fog (Chautauqua in Black and White)

Not much going on the rest of the day, no hikes or walks because of the inclement weather, mostly rain and wind.  I did write up a couple of book reviews, caught up on that now, which feels good.  And I am enjoying Elizabeth Strout's AMY AND ISABELLE, an earlier novel by the writer of OLIVE KITTERIDGE, which I loved. Both novels have strong, woman as their protagonists, both are set in small towns, exploring the relationships usually within families, friends, and work. About 2:00, Evie went off to Lakewood, to work out at the YMCA.  It was a scary drive, however, as the fog was so heavy she could barely see the cars in front of her.  Not fun.  Late afternoon, I worked out on my stationary bike for about forty minutes.  Thank goodness for my Mini Ipod, as riding inside is boring but music makes it much more fun.

We had a good old American dinner, comfort food extraordinaire, MEATLOAF, with potatoes and salad, and lots of ketchup, to splash liberally on the meatloaf.  We even have enough left over for three or four meat load sandwiches (my favorite on white bread) or another dinner.  We watched the next episode of Downton Abbey, were shocked at the death of Sybil, the youngest daughter, in child birth.  It was a moving scene, one of the better episodes this year.