Days like today, and yesterday for that matter, are the kind of days that make me wish I could drink, while at the same time being thankful that I can't. I can see why some people drink, especially after a particularly rough time; but that doesn't make the underlying problem go away, so in the end you still have the problem and likely a ( Read more... )

     The days between Christmas and New Year's are generally slow, and good for unwinding.  We celebrate Boxing Day in Canada (and most of the Commonwealth) as a stat holiday, and it's generally needed after the feasting on Christmas Day.  We spent it mostly relaxing, napping, nibbling, and baking Shortbread cookies.  Unfortunately for me, I got ( Read more... )