It's good to see you. Come on in, leave your shoes in the hallway, we've got fire on the stove preparing lunch for later. In the meantime, browse the bookshelves and plunk down on the sofa with one, or pick out some tunes from the music library or come in to the kitchen to help with the cooking. Our special blend of tea is steeping and will be right up.

January 23 is the 23rd day of the year. There are 342 days left.

Today's number is 23

Some Albums really stood out for one reason or another, but never seemed to get the recognition they deserved. There are others that I just like to play every once in a while. This is one.

Hey, it's songday. I pick a song that I believe warrants it and publish an assortment of the covers of that song by various persons and or groups. Pick a few that are new to you and have a listen. It is also, of course, an open thread to talk about anything you feel like.

Today's song is: Spoonful

Howlin' Wolf

or 'Getting to Grips with a New Camera'.

I've had the camera a couple of weeks.... and am still trying to work out all the options (seemingly thousands).

Of the shots I've taken, this one is my favourite:

Portrait of a Cat

Not much else that is very noteworthy, so here's a shot from last year.... a misty, Minnesota lake.