A few things went by the wayside during two years of unemployment, including my DirecTV subscription and my Sunday Ritual of pawing through the New York Times. Though I've been employed now for several months, I've just not had the time and spare change to get back into the Sunday Times.

Late this morning I heard someone knock on my door. I was up to my elbows in a cleaning project and couldn't leave it unattended (curious kitty was near-by and no doubt he'd try to "help" the minute my back was turned). I had pretty much forgotten about my visitor until I opened the front door to check on the water dish that I leave out for the neighbour cats.

On my door mat someone had left me a copy of today's Sunday New York Times!

To my Secret Santa...thanks! I especially enjoyed the review of the upcoming U2 album!