Month's End

Unfortunately, a persistent stomach bug kept me from doing much today, only to lounge about and breathe a sigh of relief at this last day of January. Snow fell yet again last night, but now a warm sun has melted the remains as I wait in vain for any glimpse of spring. My poor, pale calves still ache from fitness classes of pumping and blitzing, but my gym bag sags at the front door in hopes of another go round tomorrow. The self-congratulatory Grammy Awards drone in the background as I tie up the last colorful stitches on my mom's birthday present, to be mailed tomorrow morning.

Finally, Hello February!