[I know...I should feel lucky]

That I was able to spend the past week in New York City, and really I do.However, it's hard remember that when I could have been in Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, etc.) with dear friends, Eric, Julie, Tony and Melissa.

Or in picnicking in the south of France with more dear friends, Jen and Alex, Jane and Kai, etc.
Ahh...but the big apple was better than staying at home in Knoxville so...even with a vicious cold that won't go away, I really can't complain too much.