Good morning, folks:

I wasn't planning to do anything for Easter, but, lo and behold my family (sisters and kids) SWOOPED down on me in the middle of last week and took me on a surprise getaway to upstate New York. It was wonderful and much needed, given the past few months of hopping around and limited mobility. I was still gingerly walking but the spa atmosphere was so soothing and relaxing.

We returned late yesterday and now there is SNOW all over the place. What a bummer! Suffice it to say, I did a lot of damage to my sole sourcing. But, I'll be back on it today.

Stay warm in the Northeast and keep looking at Pam's cherry blossoms. The "real" Spring WILL be upon us very soon.