Frozen, literally, maybe mesmerized is a better word

For the last month, I have been frozen in my tracts. The weather, of course, has not encouraged the flow of anything. We had one week where the high temperatures were in the low single digits. And the political events have enthralled me. I just wanted to sit, skim all the political blogs, and listen to the pundits spew.

I've begun the thaw. Outside temps are rising. Ok, ok, most of you will say rising where? The highs are now at least in the double digits. I celebrated over the weekend with a high of 24. It actually felt balmy.

The mesmerizing world of Obama is moving. I can let go of some of the commentary and start focusing on the things in my life that need attention.

FIRST Robotics has fired up. I am late in joining the fray. Kick off was January 3. My team, Bay View High School, has got a very good design and is making progress on programming the new controller. The game is a good one this year. If you are interested in see an animation of the game, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnGfbGzEFrM

The FIRST Wisconsin Regional Competition is mid-March. With Bryan's help, I created a ticket that can be used by the Planning Committee for handouts and advertisement. My next task for them is get the invitations for the VIPs designed and printed and in the mail. Isn't that what the weekend is for?

I am reading David Weber's Honor Harrington series. This sci-fi series reminds me of Forester's Horatio Hornblower. You get all the military strategy and the excellent development of characters. I am into book nine -- with six more in print and a new one out in March.

With a bright, sun-filled day, my blood is slowly beginning to move again.