It's another cold day in the northland. I did manage to get to the gym this morning for a pretty intense workout.  It was good but my legs felt like jelly afterwards. 

I'm in relatively good health for 62 yrs old and I'd like to keep it that way.  I have an appointment with my kidney specialist tomorrow; nothing serious, just a checkup on my labs to make sure my kidneys are doing what they're supposed to be doing and to keep an eye on kidney stone development.  I have an affinity for kidney stones, and they tend to put in me in the hospital with sepsis.  That is not a fun experience.  

Blaine is in town while his parents (my brother and sister-in-law) start the process of moving into town. I took him out for lunch and heard all about his accident with ice.  He is in quite a bit of pain still but it is manageable with Tylenol.  His MRI is this Wednesday, which should determine further course of medical care and/or how long he'll be out of work.   Walmart has assured Blaine and his parents that he'll be given a 'greeter' job while his ankle rehabs.  Blaine said that being a greeter is 'for sissys". LOL    

My heart aches for the people in California that have lost their homes and their livelihood.   I can't imagine, nor do I want to. I'll donate money to the Red Cross; I wish I could do more, but it's something at least.  

This week I'll be losing an employee; her last day is Wednesday.   It'll leave us short staffed for a bit until we can get the job reclassified and posted.  It'll be busy for a while, but we've gone through it before and managed just fine.  Hopefully we'll get some great applicants with a specific skill set that will enhance our office and the team.  

I'm hoping this week will be good week.