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Ah the new year.

For some reason, at the first of the New Year, I feel a compulsion to record how much I weigh, and my measurements. I have done this now for 4 years in a row. At this point I might as well stop, because it's the same every year give or take 5 pounds and a quarter of an inch here or there, sometimes to the good, sometimes not.

In the past I've done it with great thoughts of losing weight and getting in shape with many New Years Resolutions to go along with the measurements. This year, I didn't even make any New Years Resolutions, but out of habit, did the obligatory measurements. In one sense, it was a relief that, really, everything is pretty much the same. In another sense, it feels like a monumental waste of life to be so out of shape and knowing that 4 years have sped by with no changes to the better.

Maybe if I DON'T make any resolutions or pretend to try it will all just happen by magic. HA!

Hot Toddy

Tis is the time of year for hot toddy drinks. I should make some. I think it's been, oh...10 or more years since I've had a hot toddy. I'm not sure why. Especially since anything made with butter and ice cream HAS to be worth while.

Here's my recipe:

1/4 gallon (1 pint) vanilla ice cream
1 lb brown sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 lb softened butter or margarine

Blend all ingredients together and freeze. When ready to enjoy, mix 2 tbsp mix to 1 cup almost boiling water and 1 oz rum (or more or less).