On cold winter mornings like this, I envied my kitty Grace as she crawled back into the covers. Work beckons though...

My favorite gift for Christmas was a Nook Color, which is an e-reader. While I'm used to going to the library, they now come with built-in free wi-fi if around hotspots. You can also upload your own music, videos, etc.

I'm currently reading the biography of Ann-Margret, which I first saw a a kid in the movie "Bye Bye Birdie". I find her fascinating and seems to be a lovely person. I met her very briefly while I was at USC. The Emmys that year were literally across the street from USC at The Shrine auditorium. She was very kind and admonished me with a smile to put some sunscreen on. I'd gotten sunburnt from being outside all day in the front-row stands seeing all people arriving. I also got a close look at Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston as they were still together at that time. Yes, it was that long ago, lol... I have the pictures somewhere.

I realized there are several classic actors/actresses that I'd love to meet like Ann-Margret and Debbie Reynolds. To me, there was more glamour to that era of Hollywood in the 40s-50s. Besides, I like the clothes better...

Ann-Margret ("Bye Bye Birdie")

Debbie Reynolds (Movie "Singing in the Rain")