It is funny how spending $2.89 can basically change your life.

One day, about six months ago or so, our shower head became possessed by the devil. Seriously, my husband and I feared for body parts each and everytime we took a shower.

"Its like a being hosed down with a pressure washer," he said to me yesterday as he scooted away from one particularly vile jet of water.

I reckon he finally had enough. He went to the hardware store and plunked down a couple of bucks for a new shower head.

This morning, a gentle stream of water pulsed over my face and I did not fear one of my eyes might get poked out.

My morning mood was instantly lifted.

And, on a couple of sidenotes--we are traveling down to Asheville to see youngest sing at the Biltmore House this evening...Lots of rain overnight, and it now appears as though we will be making the return trip through snow.