Searching for Sun

Both the dog and I were searching for sun today. My friend was very selective. He travelled from room to room wondering which one had the biggest and warmest sunny spot on which to snooze. My hunt for sun is an effort to keep my outdoor plants alive. I move my plants to the sunny areas so they can soak as much in as possible. Come January they all look a little tired and a little dull. I have been able to keep geraniums alive with this tactic.

I always thought that squirrels hibernated for parts of the winter- is that true? If they do, then our squirrels are really stupid. When I woke up today it was -20 degrees. The Squirrels could be sleeping during this extreme cold, but they aren't. They are all fighting to get some seed from our feeders. There are at least 4 of them.

This cold also reminds me why we have scrimped and saved in the past to go on cruises in the Carribean in January and February. This year we are home and enduring whatever winter weather comes our way. Last year, we avoided some cold and spent time in Belize and Cozumel. I highly recommend trying this out. If you are really tempted, you should look at the amazing prices on www.vacationstogo.com. You will be surprised how inexpensive a cruise can really be.

There is a lot of value to getting away. Most of my "getting away" times are spent in a bubble bath with a good book ("Calgon, take me away"!), but leaving the country is also therapeutic!!! :o)

I have watched a few of Rick Steves' European travel shows and wonder if I could have as good a time. He makes it all look so easy. I think they edit out the clips where he gets lost or gets mugged. Wouldn't that make for an exciting travel show? Does he get a few extra euro's for making Europe seem so full of "wonderment"?

Time to go find another sunny spot. Stay warm.