This has been a long week at work. Servers failed, connectivity slowed, upgrades resulted in unexpected bugs, etc. But I have the day off on Friday because it's my birthday. : )

I am very appreciative of the great comments from yesterday's blip. I am thankful for many things, and blip is one of them!

No smart quotes from me today. This plant is gingerly testing the water. I have not been at the pool all week...envious of the plant.