Things Learned In December (already!)

1. Cherish your space heater. The door leaks heat badly, and that isn't even when it is open when people visit. Because on a windy day like this, nobody wants to visit.

2. Don't bring downer music to work. Instinctively I bring "cozy" music but when you are by yourself all day, it's kind of tough. No Joel Phelps. No Uncle Tupelo (though possibly Wilco's 'A.M.' is okay) and no drony electronica, or you will fall asleep in front of your toasty space heater.

3. For next time - plan yet more parties, trunk shows, sample sales and the like for weekends in December. It seems to be the thing to do.