Groundhog Day and Halfway to Spring

February 2nd marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.


Seasons are how we "divide" up the year. Humans love to categorize things, although seasonal changes probably affect vegetation and animal life more so than that of humans.

We observe the changing of the seasons in my part of the country because it is COLD, then WET, then HOT, then Football.  Many of us live in Montana because we enjoy the experience of different seasons.  In summer, lawn mowing, wildfires, golf, fishing and camping occupy our attention.  In autumn, it is the changing colors, the smells, new television season, and football.  Winter brings snow shoveling and winter sports.  I don't do winter sports any more.  Never much cared for getting cold and wet. Ski, Snowboard, Snowshoe, Ice Skate, Ice Fish, Ice Carving, Sledding and Ski-Joring (look that one up) all have followers who evidently love to get wet and cold.

Spring brings wet weather and more snow.  Lots of snow, usually. Heavy and wet snow, not powder.   But, eventually, even in Montana, spring means gardening. 



By the way, I think Groundhog Day is a great movie.  Bill Murray at his best.

Now Wii is becoming another HABIT!

Wii Wii Wii ALL THE WAY all DAY!

Just a couple of weeks ago we began using the Jenny McCarthy Wii game called My Shape.  Now, my wife decided that she needed the Wii fitness board and the new Wii Fit Plus game.

This cost us another $100 but I have to admit that I do like this.  The Yoga postures in Wii Fit Plus are a wonderful way to learn yoga without paying for a class.

My only concern is that this is becoming WAY too habit-forming!  Every day and sometimes more than once each day.  There is a lot of variety to work through.  I am thinking that eventually we will settle upon just a few of the routines that work best for us.  That should cut down on the time we spend experimenting and exploring.

It took us about two years to finally purchase a Wii, but I am happy to finally have one.  We kept waiting for the price to go down but that just isn't happening.

If you haven't purchased a Wii, but are considering it, I would recommend giving it a try at a friend's house before you make the investment.  We live out in the country and pretty far from a fitness center.  This is also cold weather country so having an exercise outlet in the house has been really nice.  Running outside when it is below Zero is not for me.

New Year New Beginnings

Simply a little greeting to acknowledge that we begin a new year with optimism and high hopes for the next year.

I am happy to be finished with saying "two thousand and...."
Now we can say "TWENTY-TEN"


Looking forward to the Winter Olympic Games from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  A wonderful city to visit.  Wonderful people too. I hope the remain that way after the Olympic CRUSH of people!

Hate to admit it but am looking forward to new television episodes again, plus the next installment of regular reality television.  Biggest Loser and The Bachelor and I am thinking there are some others too, that we don't watch. 


Oh yeah, and American Idol. I'm not much of a fan of the tryout shows with all the stupid, attention-getting idiots just making fun of the entire process.  The Las Vegas segments are when it begins to get interesting.  Looking forward to seeing Ellen Degeneres as an Idol judge.   We really like watching her talk show.


We have a Frost Fever Run to participate in at the end of January, so are in training now.  We bought a Wii game console and the Jenny McCarthy fitness tape to workout with.  I like the bowling game in Wii too.


Additionally, I hope you all have a wonderful January and 2010 in general.

Merry Christmas Snowman

This little guy is made of aluminum and looks great sitting in the Living Room next to our Christmas tree.  YARD SALE item!