Friday, Jan. 13

Friday the 13th. Anybody superstitious? Me neither.

We were up around 7:30 on this sunny, but arctic-weather day, and I started a treadmill session after breakfast. Son called as I was doing this, and we talked for a very long time (which was good for both of us).

His main reason for calling was to request a specific photo of himself with his dad, taken many years ago. The photo will be included on a CD to be shown at a memorial service honoring his father. I also sent a few other photos, featuring Daughter and my other son for him to consider.

It was noon by the time I completed this task and got ready for the day. I didn't accomplish anything else this afternoon beyond making an apple pie for Hubbie, and he had to help me with that by peeling and slicing the apples.

Mother stayed home today, until around 4 p.m., when Hubbie accompanied her to our house to join us for a supper of leftover chili. The chili was very good again, especially when followed by slices of warm apple pie served with ice cream, and mugs of steaming coffee.

Mother went home shortly afterward, and Hubbie and I watched TV, including the 2009 movie, "The Hessen Conspiracy." In 1945, a group of American officers take over a castle and find a stash of German jewels, which they try to fence in New York. Based on a true story.

During the movie, my friend from Texas called to wish me a happy birthday. She'd tried to call Tuesday, but that was the day we spent at the hospital.

We chatted at length, exchanging stories about our families. Funny: her daughter recently had a baby girl, and after a couple of weeks, the baby's five-year-old sister asked when the baby would lose her "electrical cord."

Later, we watched an episode of "The Firm." Several days ago, we saw the two-hour pilot of this program, and decided we like it and want to continue with the series. The show is based on a novel of the same name, written by John Grisham.

In the novel, the main character is a whistleblower that brings down large law firm fronting for the mob. Ultimately, he and his family are placed in witness protection. Now, ten years later, he has started a new private practice, but old threats are lurking.