And finally, I got underway to town, after clearing much snow and ice from my truck.  I went to the Library, got 2 books by Scott Smith, The Ruins and A Simple Plan; and two more books about the Amazon.  I had previously read one book by Joe Kane, Savages; but was unable to locate Running the Amazon.  As you can see, I've gone from the northernmost of the planet to the Equator in my reading interests.  I suppose I could ask for interlibrary assistance with that book I couldn't find. 

Then on to pay my insurance bill and do some more shopping for a few items I might need at Christmastime.  Home, just as the liquid golden sun was sitting on the horizon - back to my beautiful woods, snow and cozy house, dogs sleeping on my bed until I return.    

I WILL get the tree up today - yesterday I actually located all the parts and decorations in 3 or 4 separate boxes in the attic.  I tried to recall just what was in my mind last time I undid the tree.  It seems to me that I was not as well last year as I seem to be this year, which is surprising.  I AM getting better and better, at least in some ways. 

I am thinking about the novels I wrote last year, trying to recall what they were about.  Oh yeah, a murder mystery and a murder mystery, and a story about elves, that was rejected quickly.  When I see all the vampire crap on tv, I think I should change the elves to vampires and then it would become popular.  I want to start writing again, after the holidays.