Beautiful Day in My Neighborhood

Okay, not meteorologically, since it is rainy and overcast, with a cold snap and high winds expected anytime now.  But socially.  I have spoken to several friends today, which really brightens my day regardless of the weather.  Especially because I hadn't spoken much to one grad school friend in a couple of years, one old church friend in several months, and one local buddy with some personal challenges in a few months.  I think we all felt better for the time spent together.  Friends warm you up (or even chill you out) when the weather doesn't.