This Week in Its Briefs - Starched Out of Recognition

1. One of Mr. FH's favorite nieces is due to have her first child anytime between March 15th and 24th - we wish her the best of luck for a safe and trouble-fee delivery. Mr. FH and I are already two times a great uncle and great aunt, and this new baby marks the the third addition to the next generation. Much happiness to Rym and Lyes and their new little family.

2. Snow has finally come to New York and it isn't wholly unpleasant - there's a lot of slush, many unplowed sidewalks and the attendant annoyance, but...the snow sure was pretty when it was falling early last night - all one could see was a gentle and generous coat of crunchy white stuff on lawns, roads and cars. New York is always hard on snow - it turns from a pristine magical landscape to trodden sodden streets after only a few hours, so any chance to experience the wonder of a fresh snowfall is eagerly awaited.

3. A dear friend will arrive next week for his annual pilgrimage to New York for business reasons, which affords me a rare opportunity to enjoy his company, stimulating conversation, some reminiscing and an always memorable dinner.

4. I'm immersed in a very creative project for Cupcake Emeritus which has been occupying a lot of my time; I've taught myself a new program and am able to satisy some creative impulses at the same time.

5. And for the rest - well, the earth keeps spinning, although these folks, Completely Out Of Their Minds, would argue that it is not so; time marches on, tax time appears right on schedule, and the only constant we can really count on is change.