Nothing much to see here. The hired troupe came and blew off all porches, patios, roof and sidewalks, vacuumed all the leaves off the yard, mowed and edged for $80 -- a bargain at twice the price. The yard is set for spring.

Lucy has not laid an egg for 15 days. She is still sitting a wooden egg. How she'll know when to stop is a good question.

I discovered British author Dorothy Simpson at the library this week. She wrote police procedurals. I find her engaging.

And we've decided to try Jim Smith's cauliflower recipe this evening.

UPDATE: And I have been cleaning the exteriors of the lower cabinets in the kitchen. Yechhh!

How long have I been away? Oh, I haven't, have I ?

UPDATE II: Just a note. The troupe I mentioned is David Jenkins and his crew. David and Michael went to school together. There were two that day, and they have high-powered equipment.