It’s that time of year. Flu season. The Love Bug’s nanny doesn’t believe in vaccinations – or flu shots – I know. So I’m starting my Christmas love fest with the Grand Baby a little early. I packed the car, finished up an audio book, and rolled into the Music City just in time to see her waking up from a nap! 
And this old reporter is taking a news sabbatical. I’m happy to hear that the President and Congress may be revisiting that assault weapon ban. That Morning Joe has had a change of heart. That Dick’s Sporting Goods are pulling some of their guns off the shelves. Sixteen year olds at Columbine, twenty-somethings in Blacksburg; but the tipping point had to be 6 year olds in Newtown. My Tangerine Tango editor, Lisa Winkler, was a beat reporter in Danbury, CT. Her blog post hit home for me. http://cyclingrandma.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/newtown-ct-my-town-your-town-our-town/
On my way across TN, I stopped at a Drive-Thru of Christmas Lights extraordinaire, and of course took an Instagram picture for my family followers.
Still reading some news today (sworn off TV news), I read this:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20767537
“Facebook’s photo-sharing site Instagram has updated its privacy policy giving it the right to sell users’ photos to advertisers without notification. Unless users delete their Instagram accounts by a deadline of 16 January, they cannot opt out.”
Seems more and more like we are living in an Orwellian world.
MountainMornings 
Have a great visit! Hope she’s better for you than Maze was for Grandma KK the other night. He’s promised to never make a fuss again!
I think she remembered me!! Just put her back to sleep for a nap in the Bob, so J could nap…she’s working the 11pm to 7am shift tonight!
Thanks for the plug!
Glad you were able to drop everything and go– it’s a real problem. My grandson’s nanny broke a glass last week and cut her hand. She couldn’t reach any of the emergency contacts; fortunately my son got home within 40 minutes so she had to go to the ER alone! Then back to PA to see a hand specialist. So guess who babysat Friday? And today again- she’s there, no damage, but can’t do dishes or bath. And I’m only in NJ and have to get into NYC. You have a long drive! Please pass along your suggestions for books on tape! Happy Hols! Enjoy grandma time!
Great reason for a vacation! But hey, let’s not knock those who choose not to get the flu shot. Getting the shot doesn’t equate not getting the flu. You know better than that. Love to you guys and have a wonderful visit.