In the doldrums of this season I'm figuring out how to improve my mood. Part of that is that my brain needs new stimulus when it comes to listening and viewing habits. I've switched around radio stations because of an NPR pledge drive this week (and too much xmas music on another favorite station) and I need to do the same thing with the TV.

I have resolved to stop with repeats of favorite programs - for all that they're well-written and acted, they're known to me. I watched a couple of the Jurassic Park movies last night that I hadn't seen before and as gruesome as they are, I find myself thinking back about what I saw and realize part of the funk this winter is that I need new material to think about. So this week I'll pointedly tune in programs I haven't watched before, and catch up on episodes I've missed on others. I also have a few DVD movies to watch that I've set aside for someday and this may be that time. I can also do some of this concurrent with sewing projects.

This week I need to finish any local shopping in preparation for a holiday event with family. And a houseguest who will arrive sometime after the 26th.