I am so fortunate to have a devoted crew of the very best friends who fed me well and propped me up by phone and text when it all seemed too bleak. Visitors were verboten due to the 25% Covid rates, but now that we’ve dropped to 6%, I’m looking forward to seeing human faces! For New Englanders, January and February are a time of reflection, resolutions, and future planning without the interference of sun and fun. I’ve used this downtime to do nothing: no endless to-do lists, no projects, no goals. Not easy for my restless mind! I’m hoping that I’ve finally rid myself of the annoying habit of “busy.” An unintended resolution in itself. Let’s hope it sticks!

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