Sometimes mail is better than antibiotics

I've been sick and bed-ridden this week with the worst cold I've had in quite some time. But two things that came in the mail have made it a good week after all:

One, my copy of The Gruffalo DVD came today, and as soon as I'm done making this update I'm going to watch it with daughter Jesse, who is also home from school with the same virus that I have (I'm sure she passed it onto me).

Two, a package containing 5 new cigars for me to sample and review arrived courtesy of Cigars Direct. If you look on the right sidebar of this page you'll find the Cigars Direct link, where you can buy premium cigars at discount prices. (Note to a certain spouse I happen to be married to: cigars make the perfect gift for any and every occasion, or even just for the heck of it!). So, as soon as I've conquered this virus I'll be sampling these little beauties and sharing my reviews with you all.

• 2 Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva
• Corojo Special Torpedo by Rocky Patel
• La Gloria Cubana
• Casa Magna Colorados