February Blues

February is the bluest month. It's hard to explain to people who don't live in New England. I couldn't have imagined it before moving out East from Cali some 12 years ago. January was extremely mild, weather-wise, with some freakishly warm days in the 50s, even. So the bitter cold that descended upon us this month has been even more of a shock. When every step out of doors entails fighting a biting wind that literally takes your breath away and brings tears to your eyes, it's hard to motivate to go out of doors. And being cooped up does no one good.

I talked briefly with Def and Stave Sunday, both of whom are taking the state bar exam tomorrow and Thursday. Studying for the bar has kept them busy and stressed for the past two months, and I've missed seeing them. Good luck, Def and Stave!

They also had somber news -- Mrs. Stave's brother-in-law is shipping off to Iraq next week. God bless the soldiers and the officers -- and those who wait for them back here.