Misty Musings

Today I was driving home from work--I always enjoy the ride home because of the beauty of this place.  The snowstorm was over for the moment but the clouds hung low over the hills; misty curtains in shades of gray gently hugged the hills and softened the hard lines of stark trees and power lines.  I envisioned curling up in front of a fire with a mug of hot cocoa and shutting out the world.  But the fireplace has insulation stuffed up into it and the chimney needs to be checked.  The driveway needed to be shoveled and the trash can brought back to the house.  Even without a fire in the fireplace my house is cozy.  With pictures on the walls and all of our things around this house suits me perfectly--if I could give it a hug I would.

The 2010 International Toy Fair was last week.  A train ride down and taxi to the Javits Center and we were there.  Both my dad and I had preregistered this year so all we had to do was pick up our badge holders and head on in.  I was surprised at how much smaller the show was this year.  There was so much of the same stuff everywhere, but there were a few things that really stuck out.  I was disappointed that I will have to wait a few months longer for Bixby the Bald Eagle from Zoobie Pets.  Some stand outs were Fun and Function--products designed by an OT----we will be carrying some products from their line this year.  Also coming up in April is the annual Autism walk and Expo at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.  This year Sensory Assault Operations will be set up to sell all of our products and will be accepting credit cards too!