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Good morning, everyone!

We had freezing rain last night so the sunlight glittering on the ice-encased trees is just spectacular. I took pictures of it because it doesn't happen very often here. It was strange to hear the songbirds warbling happily, while I froze to death taking pictures. I'm so used to hearing them when the temps have warmed up; not when it is still frigid out. It was a fabulous way to start the "work" portion of my day.

In any case, I'm woefully behind on any new UT news. It's been a very busy week, what with Ash Wednesday and Tertia's birthday.

I'm taking her to see the Pa. Ballet's production of The Firebird for her birthday present this weekend. There is the possibility that we could get to go backstage and see what that is like, too. We've been planning this since last fall and she is soooo excited to go. We're making it a "girl's day out" experience, so we'll be going to dinner with friends first, and then we'll attend the ballet.

Mcxlplx was neutered and microchipped yesterday; he seems to be recovering nicely. So far, there are no behavioral or physical problems to report to the vet. He is, however, extremely aggressive in seeking petting, scratching, and loving, in general. Poor little guy. He gets to live in our bathroom for the next 3 days to keep him from opening his sutures during rough play with Minerva and to keep him safe from the children.

Primus and Secundus have their last "qualifying meet" of the short course season this weekend. Hubby will be in charge of that lovely experience. Hee hee hee.

My workouts are getting better and better. I can see changes in my overall shape and some real definition in my arms and legs. I feel great! I have been tracking my caloric intake (I rarely eat enough on my own---generally 600 calories/day or so), and have been making a real effort to eat about 1800 calories a day. It's taken a lot of effort to eat properly, but I figure that this will bounce my body out of starvation mode. I really want to see the muscles that my excess tonnage conceals.

Well, that's all of the news that's fit to print, for right now. Back to the usual grind of lessons, housework (under duress, I assure all of you), and personal projects.

What are all of you up to?