Sick Again :>(

Nothing much has been happening lately as I've been sick again. Was in urgent care on Sat, got antibiotics and they have *finally* helped. I have slept so much you'd think that, come nightfall, I'd have had enough, but no. It's off to bed early. The antibiotics mention that they may make you sleepy so guess it is a bearable side effect.

Yesterday D & I went to Home Depot for some light bulbs and I was struck by how few people were there. Usually the aisles are buzzing and during the holiday season there used to be many more folks looking for just the right power tool for Santa to bring. The store just may be a victim of the "credit crunch" along with the lower housing prices.

We live in an older neighborhood. The houses here were built around 1961 so do not fit today's fashion of McMansions. They are, however, comfortable and well built with reasonable yards. During the time that prices were rising homes in our area were being remodeled up and down the street. Not only were interiors being improved but the landscaping was upgraded. As a result, the streets around us are much more attractive than when we first moved in. Even though a few houses are for sale, only a couple are due to foreclosure so most of them are well maintained. Since prices have gone down I've noticed that more young families have moved in and they seem to have the energy and capabilities to improve their homes even more. A good trend for the future.