I decorated.

This is an aloe Vera plant I brought home from Austin.  Son Will grows massive aloe Vera plants, so at Christmas I asked to take a small one home.  I have great respect for the medicinal value of its gel and wanted to have my own supply on hand.

He hesitated.  He hesitated????

Clearly he didn’t think I could take care of a plant.  I’m not a plant person.  My thumb is not green and never shall be, but…I try.

Despite my son’s protectiveness this little plant came home in my carry-on bag and has survived quite nicely, thank you.

I frequently send Will pictures like this one to prove it is still alive.

Six inches of snow dumped on us yesterday and overnight.  The plow just came.  I don’t think anyone expected a storm.  We were all focused on Super Bowl food.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from the Northeast, where it is still winter and the sun is shining.