- Washed out and slightly scorched

Which describes both today's patch ...

Patch #39 (revised 2/18/2016)

and the way I feel having just completed our income tax return. Don't get me wrong ... I'm glad we're getting a refund. It's just depressing to see how much we paid into the federal treasury. Ouch.

I was consoled, however, by the arrival of a Deb Lacativa fat baggie ...

Thank goodness for small blessings.