The First Burst

There is a good foot of snow in my yard, it's a Thursday, and I ate chocolate today. 

Have you heard about those people on that Carnival Cruise from Hell? The unfortunately named Carnival Triumph (fail, Carnival) is being towed toward Alabama with a full complement of passengers and staff who have had no power for days and failing sanitation. 

Something to be thankful for: NOT being one of those people on that cruise. Happy Valentine's Day.