About an hour ago, the sun came out here under a blue sky. It was only 42 degrees, but I jumped in the hot tub and soaked in every last ray I could for 20 minutes.

I am continually amazed, especially in spring, just how powerful the sun can be to motivate and invigorate the human spirit. I wonder, too, why I continue to live where I do when it's not available half of the year.