Five things I thought about during my morning run:

1. So stiff this morning. I had a migraine yesterday and didn't make it to the gym. One day seems to make a difference.

2. But after a lap or two, I was fine.

3. Ran into a neighbor who said: "You looked really cold this morning walking your dog." Hmph. I guess I did. IT WAS COLD.

4. Loving my new gig as the restaurant reviewer/food columnist for the News Leader.

5. Counting the days until my book is out. Feb. 7! SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS!