Remains of the Holiday

As usual, Christmas has blown through our lives like grapeshot, and now it's time to see what's new and what's left. Today I'm back in the office with the same tenacious cold with which has been my constant companion since last Wednesday. But today I'm wearing a new sweater and this huge ring that looks like an ivory rose, so that's an improvement. It's very quiet here today, and it's supposed to snow. I will believe that when I see it!