Let's Get on with 2009

Well, where do I begin to update you on life? December 11 marked a major ice storm in the area which left us without power for days. I never would have made it as a pioneer. In fact, I went on an eating and drinking binge in order to store up some fat for those cold days. Once electricity and normalcy was restored the holidays began and soon were gone,, but those extra pounds didn't leave me.

Storms have come and gone, and come and gone. Kids have already had 4 snow days and it's only January. We are on a twice a week cycle for ice and snow - now I know, I live in New England and should expect it but geez--could I get a break? I can't stand it! Only 10-15 more years or so and then I can fly south like everyone else. The question is will I make it?

Enough griping - now onto sports. The Patriots had a good season without Tom Brady but alas no playoffs for us. The Celtics are kicking and so are the Bruins. I think this may be the time for the Bruins to do what the Celtics did last year WIN!

Oh yeah, you might want to know about the housing market... . Well, rates are low and prices are reasonable now we need the buyers to come out. Of course the weather doesn't help us one little bit but who knows - perhaps a warming trend will occur after the artic blast we get late week.

I am taking an optimistic look on the new year. Next week we have a young, intelligent, new president taking office. He is the first one is a long time that I can actually listen to speak. I think that the United States will be revitalized and hopefully the housing market will be too.

Enough for now, got to get back to work. Happy 2009!