TGJITTO Day

Which weatherman told us we were going to get just a skiff of snow---maybe an inch---yesterday?  Maybe it's the same weatherman who said we'd be having snow off and on over night and that it would start again at 4 this morning.

If that's the same one, I'll follow his prognostications and plan for just the opposite of what he says.

Four-five inches almost nonstop yesterday; no snow this morning.  

The latter is a good thing cuz we're headed to Coeur d'Alene today for some shopping and other maintenance items.  So, it's nice to have no new snow.

It's also nice to know we're finally into the final third of January, so I'm calling this TGJITTO (Thank God January Is Two Thirds Over) day.  

When my horseshoer John Fuller told me a few years ago that we Baby Boomer types were in the final quarter of our lives and not to waste a moment, I began to heed his advice.

When we get to the final third of January every year, I figure once again, don't waste a moment. 

Make every minute count for something positive rather than dreading how much more of January there is yet to come.

If we follow that attitude and fill up our schedules with lots of mind-altering but healthy activities, January will be history before we know it.

And, then comes February.  Some people around here have bad attitudes about February too, but at least it's shorter.  By the time you've reached the 14th, you're halfway there.

Howz that for looking at the glass half full on this TGJITTO (pronounced TaG-JITTO) day?

Now go out there.  Enjoy the day to the fullest.  Use the new word at least ten times to friends, family and strangers.  

Who knows?  Maybe we can coin a new word to join last year's favorite "APP."

Maybe we can also figure out some new APPS for improving our attitudes next time January rolls around.  

Happy Friday!