Chilly? Chili...

Below freezing on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain is unusual, and totally unappreciated. Walking the dog becomes a burden, car seats are brittle when you first get in, and it gets difficult mustering the motivation to go outside. Yeah, I know...most of the US and Europe deal with this all winter. I'm just pointing out my convenient excuse not to work out today. Instead I made chili.

Happy New Year!

No excuses...lazy, maybe...busy, for sure...but I should be writing. Like working out, it's harder to restart than to just keep pushing through it. The back pack and hiking boots have been in the closet since Thanksgiving, the bike has two flat tires, and my "fat pants" are still on the top of the pile on the shelf. The keyboard is getting dusty and the creative side of my brain is shriveling.

Exciting things have happened, like snow in New Orleans and the passing of another year. I'll use them as a reminder to get my act together.
I was out walking today and I'm writing tonight. I can't wait to see what we'll share together over the next few months!

Happy New Year!