First day of spring...

Dear Nicky,

Today was the first day of spring, or was it yesterday? Anyway, it was an overcast, damp, and cold day, just the kind of day that makes me want to stay in bed. To be honest, I hardly did a thing today, and I certainly didn't go out. I refer to the sky on days like this as "a terrible white sky." It offers neither pleasant light nor a comforting grayness. Brr! Days like this are good for only one thing: staying inside and taking naps. How are you doing these days, Nick? Tasting a lot of stress hormones, I'll bet. Well, we're plenty worried about you, what can I say? We love you to pieces, kiddo. It's God's design that we should, and speaking of God, may he bless and keep you and make you whole and healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

Love,
Dad