Does thinking about going x-country skiing count as exercise for the mind?  I was wide awake at 4am this morning for some reason so went to work for 7am instead of 8am.  It was beautiful when I got home and had the intention of hitting the ski trail before it started getting dark.

I figured that I had time for a quick coffee so sat down on the couch for a few minutes with my coffee and a book.  Did you ever have one of those naps where you woke up and it was dark which made you wonder what time or even what day it was?  That was me.

I opened my eyes to find it almost dark.  My once hot cup of coffee was now an iced coffee; sitting full on the table.  I don't remember taking my glasses off and cuddling up under the blanket. I must have really needed that almost three hour sleep.

During the time that I snored inside, the deer raided the feeders.  The temperature went above freezing which finally melted the ice off the deck stairs.  There was enough sunshine to charge the solar motion sensor light.  That hasn't happened for days.  The skis were still standing in the corner of the garage.  Oh well, there's always tomorrow.

The newscasters were saying that tonight would be a good night for viewing the Northern Lights if the clouds clear away.  There is a good chance that it will happen as I can see the moon peeking through. I'll be watching for the sky to clear.   With that three hour nap this afternoon, I may be up all night.  I'll need something to do.

November 11, 2013