Vacation’s over and I’m definitely ready to get back to work and back to blogging.  Over the past week:

• I traded my old Ford Ranger with 186k miles and a trashed U-joint for a 2001 Ford Explorer Limited with 100k, fully loaded.  A dramatic improvement in my commute…
• We celebrated Madison making honor roll.
• Had a great Thanksgiving at my mothers house with my side of the family.  It was excellent to see everyone.
• Worked on some general financial housekeeping chores.
• Finally removed the leaves from the yard.