Spring in Winter

Hey all. Now that all cookies are baked, all cards written and presents procured, it seems only natural that I'm running on empty batteries. In other words, I have succumbed to some nasty virus and was feeling horribly flue-y yesterday when I dragged myself to work because of some urgent stuff. Rocket science, of course. We all know that the world might collapse if I'm not at my desk... I am taking it easy today and am determined to be in good shape for the work Christmas party tomorrow. I just wanted to share a nice picture I took on Saturday when I was still my chirpy old self. I passed a pretty tree that, combined with blue skies, would make you think it was spring if it weren't for the total absence of any foliage:

I hope you are all well.