I am not clear on when we're supposed to be opening the Blogger Joe gifts. We have the dogs' yearly checkups this morning (from 9:30 - 10:30 EST), but we can be available after that.

Beyond that, it's been quiet and relaxed here at Casa de BRaine, with a lot of food, drink, sweets, and TV. This was much needed, even if I am doing another house project. However, because of all this, I've been mostly out of touch with political and world events.

Sometimes we need a break from work, sometimes from the chaos of the world, and sometimes both. For us, it's the last of these.

I hope all you dear readers are getting a break too.