Thank you, Everyone. All very helpful and friendly!

I didn't actually think about the change of seasons being a factor. Winter lasted a long time here in KC, and spring came on abruptly--happily, but more suddenly than usual, it seemed.

I always take a vitamin D3 supp, but don't pay much attention to the results. I have a doc check-up scheduled, with labs. I do hope my red blood cells have recovered from last year's "crash." Never did find out a reason, other than (perhaps) a few too many visits (within donation guidelines of course) to the blood donation center. I stopped that.

Merpig, the next level of my weight management self-respect is like yours: I've never been back to my original highest weight, since 1996. That's a maintenance achievement that's almost a marvel. So let's pat ourselves on the back and carry on. And Happy Birthday to YOU!!

I dipped the stick this morning, and it's deep purple. Again, this is just a mental boost. I know I've been working the program. I'll go out and look at daffodils today.