Today is the birthday of Peter Mark Roget, and while you may think you do not know his name, you should thank him for the wonderful resource he has given to all people who engage in writing of any sort.  Mr. Roget is responsible for the THESAURUS, a word which translates literally from the Greek into "treasury", and a treasury it is indeed!

But since that's not all he did, check out his bio in the attached link: 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/roget_peter_mark.shtml

IT'S A NEW YEAR!

And I have been remiss at blogging. That is to say, I haven't had anything to say on this spot since November. Not that there has not been anything to say but the Silly Season, as some have called it, tends to drag us kicking and screaming into the New Year, with very little time to do that which we so enjoy doing, except having fun, celebrating with friends and family, and eating great food, etc. Did someone mention gifts?

Hey, wait a minute . . .I think I kinda enjoyed doing that, too. Ah, the Silly Season has taken its toll, and we are all now living in a New Year.