The good news is that I finished my novel early this afternoon and printed it out with no problems.  So intent was I on this, that I didn't even realize the Packers were playing Detroit, tuned in the last 30 seconds, and was happy to see they won handily.  But it's done!  And I can now settle back to edit and search for a publisher. 

The bad news is that I thought I would go out there into the woods and help John bring in firewood.  He had found two dead oaks right here in my own woods, enough wood to last for some time.  The snow was knee deep and just walking out there to help had me struggling to breathe!  I did not realize what bad shape I was in.  Though I was able to help somewhat, I see that John is a powerhouse of energy and strength.  He is always running, skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, and does so every single day.  If he has to miss a day, he mourns for his exercise.  It has been an eye-opener to find out how out-of-shape I've become.  I gave up walking my dog in May sometime, due to gardening chores and because big, nasty, biting flies come out of the woods to harass walkers. 

Well, now I know what I need to do to get in shape again.  This will be my New Year's Resolution - to get out there and make my body work hard every day, doing things that are good for it.  I only hope it's not too late to start working out.  I was really surprised at how much I've deteriorated.