It really, really is. Sunny. Snow is melting. Temps edging into the 40s. Good ol' Mother Nature, softening us up for the Winter Storm Watch on tap for Monday afternoon and evening.

( weather )

( things done )

( dogs on hunger strike--film at 10 )

As stated above, I baked today. Best oatmeal cookies I've ever had, courtesy of the Trib Food section.

Oatmeal cookies with 'fat' raisins

( Cookies!!" )

In closing, checked Amazon numbers today and was treated to a 1-star review for Endgame. Reader couldn't make heads or tails of story, realized it was the end of a series, and railed against the publishers for not putting that info on the cover. He's right--that info is not on the cover. It's on the inside flap.

Someday I'll learn not to read...

First, wash the sinkful of dishes. Then, time for taxes!