Falling Through the Cracks and Donations for 2018

Yesterday's insurance meeting found out that I'm OK - my paperwork came through, but only on the 19th so it may be a day or two before I get my confirmation. DH's paperwork, apparently got sucked into a black hole. The agent resubmitted it and will baby-sit it through as much as possible so that we don't lose him in the cracks. What a mess! I've got to give it a bit of time, no choice, but I'm not very happy about where I had to leave things. So frustrating! 

It's so easy to fall through the cracks these days. I'm
really glad I went back to the insurance company to
push a bit. Now if things could just get resolved quickly! 

We got a winter storm through the state yesterday, but the worst of it shifted course to go north of us. We did get a bit, but not much. Today, however, it will be warm enough to rain - at least until tonight when all of that lovely rain will freeze and tomorrow's driving may be a skating rink. It should be an interesting 24-36 hours of weather. *sigh* Life in the Frozen Northlands. 

It's no fun driving on ice, so I'm hoping we'll avoid the
ice and get snow instead. Snow can be a PITA too, but
all in all, it's easier to handle. 

The best thing about my Annual Year-end Sale is that it brings my long-time customers out to catch the deals. It was wonderful yesterday - we had a chance to catch up with some really good friends and customers throughout the day. It's really the best thing about the end of the year - getting a chance to catch up with people and how things have gone for them over the past few months. 

The Trevor Project fields more than 45,000 calls a year
from trouble youth dealing with their personal sexuality
and discrimination issues. Trevor is a lifeline for so many! 

I'm whittling down my donations list. I already donated to the local Animal Humane Society - a donation that I had owed from a pledge earlier this year. I also know I'll donate to The Trevor Project because they come at the head of my donate list every year. One charity that has come to my attention this year is another local one - OutFront. They are doing some wonderful work helping kids who desperately need it in the more rural areas of my state. I suspect I'll also be sending some funding to AllOut to help with global equality. That leaves one slot open and I'll figure that one out within the next day or so. I've added links to each of the charities, in case you or someone you know is looking for a great place to help through the coming year. 

OutFront Minnesota has been doing wonderful work
in rural areas of the state against conversion therapy.
They also have turned into a strong political group,
where many of their candidates won office over
this past election. 

On that note, I think I have to wrap this up. I need to shovel my driveway before I leave for the gym this morning - a little extra exercise for my morning. Oh well, maybe it will work off some of the pounds I've put on with too much Chex Mix and DH's birthday cake from yesterday. Have a wonderful Thursday and enjoy your day, I'll be back tomorrow!