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Mary McKnight's avatar

I'd say, that January 1 rolled over me, right over me, on me...I got the flu for the first time since I was 19. (I am 61). Then, January shocked me with news I thought I would never get and have wanted my whole life-I got a book contract to publish my memoir! I still can't believe it's true, but it is. Enough about me. I can't say I've ever enjoyed reading mysteries. I did enjoy the movie (and sequel), "Enola Holmes" (sister of Sherlock Holmes) on Netflix. Does that count? Those Lemon squares look divine! (Note my complete lack of transition sentences here...I am giving myself permission to ramble) "Yes" to fuzzy blankets and hibernation. Yes to going to bed early when it is pitch dark outside. I like to think of it as honoring nature. To try and stay awake is futile and I just get cranky. This is good for no one I live with and I'm sure they would agree. Holly, as always, I love Release and Gather and am honored to be a part of your community.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

It's hard to be "up" for anything when the days are still so short and the weather is bleak. I try to work around that by taking a vacation week at the end of January every year.

I used to it because I had to (it was often the only open week left). Now I do because I've somehow convinced myself that when I get back, winter'll be almost over. It's just enough of a lift to carry me through.

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