The only way is up.

My "public appearances" nearly always result in a couple of days of the grumps. So here are a few things meant to cheer me up.

The mailman just brought the gloves I ordered to go with my next-winter coat.

Sometime recently I also acquired ivory-colored pants to complete the outfit--almost. Just need some light-colored ankle books. I mean boots. And about 20 pounds of avoirdupois off of the frame I mean to hang it all on.

On my most recent trip to the thrift shop, I got the plate shown below. Can't resist a beautiful plate.