Charmion, how is the surgical spot feeling? Are you able to eat without it bothering you? And good call by the family in avoiding driving into that whiteout!

Two batches of crispy pecans in the oven this evening, the house smells wonderful. Hopefully the salt level is better this time; they need some, but somehow the last time I made them there was way too much. They're coming to the end of three hours, one more to go (oven set at its lowest temperature for this long process).

After the cold overnight it's supposed to get back to more normal Texas temperatures. About time!