A magnetic message on my file cabinet... 

A lovely card sent to me by Annie ...

Yesterday, we attended a lecture on medicare 

and medicaid, given by a financial planner, and it was informative, except that the speaker spoke far too fast, and almost mumbled many of his words. I felt frustrated as I tried to follow what he was saying. I wish I had had the opportunity to offer him some advice on public speaking. 

Now, today at 5:50 pm, we are sitting before the fireplace, enjoying our first fire of the season (see below). 

Cia has her shoes off and her feet up on the hearth, 

feeling the comfort of the flames. 

We are a very lucky pair.