It's cold and cloudy in Chicago today (unlike yesterday's 50F- so unusual for December). I have hot water on for tea. I am rummaging through recipes to prepare on New Year's day for luck. My grandparents always ate creamed herring, which I really don't like. When I was a staff nurse I had co-workers who would always eat greens on New Year's Day. So I have water on for tea, I can make coffee and there are probably cookies here somewhere. Welcome!