This is the first year in probably the last 40 that there was no Christmas breakfast. The festive mood was lost when I tested positive for the Covid. I thought I had a cold for a couple of days, then decided I better be sure. I am getting along okay. I will time out today if nothing else shows up. I have been very lucky, because I have had family members to run errands for Cleo and me.

I have had helpers at the salvage to try to gain on the cleanup. When I need to leave money or written instructions, I sanitize my hands, and spray whatever I put out on the chair by the door. As to where I caug...