Yesterday was a beautiful day here in East Carolina. The sun was bright, the sky was clear, there was a light breeze. I hung sheets out to dry and last night in bed they smelled wonderful! I went ice skating yesterday with my children. Their 4-H club met for an afternoon of ice skating at the local rink. This is such a rich country! Where else is it possible for an average citizen to enjoy warm, balmy weather and ice skating in the same afternoon?