3/3/08 (Monday): Hi--I'm back! Sorry it's been so long since my last blog. I had an opportunity to use a free ticket, and I made a trip to Michigan to see my grandkids. I had a great time!

Before I talk about my visit, though, I want to alert everyone to some changes I've made to the way you can comment on my blog. I've noticed quite a bit of spam lately, some of which I've been unable to delete for some reason. So I've added a feature that will require you to type in the letters you see on the screen before you post your comments. This should eliminate the spam, which is generated automatically to long lists of people. If anyone has any problems with this, let me know, and I'll explain it in more detail. And in the meantime, don't click on the links in any comments unless you recognize the name of the poster!

Okay--on to my family visit. I flew out on the 26th and just got back yesterday. There were several inches of snow on the ground and we had two more storms while I was there. It was beautiful, but VERY cold!







I didn't do much--just played with my grands and visited with my son and Kristin--but it was a really special visit. It seemed like a long time since I'd seen them last, and they've grown up a lot. Claire (18 months) was just learning to walk when I saw her last and now she's running and climbing with the big girls.

Unfortunately, in addition to bringing back some wonderful memories, I also brought back a bad sore throat. Oh well, this too shall pass. I'd do it all again even if I'd known I'd catch a cold.