Got this email from my dad this morning addressed also to my stepmom and sister:
Finally, Winter appears to be leaving us, Spring is in the air and will arrive officially this Friday. I even saw tulips poking out of the dirt in the planters downtown Monday. I saw a chubby squirrel running about on my way to work this morning. The economy is still in a shambles, however, there are feeble signs of a recovery underfoot. We are still gainfully employed, thank goodness for that. Your Aunt Telly has a new job and less commute. My health seems to be OK; I got out of bed and was eager to go to work this morning, didn’t I? The birds start chirping more loudly. The girls appear to be well on their way to purchase that dream condo unit (there is going to be major belt-tightening for them, but they should be OK).
What more can I ask for in life ?? The glass is half-full and not half-empty and I look forward to getting it filled all the way up!

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