--I’M GLAD YOU’RE SO HAPPY

…It’s pretty frigid in most parts of the country.  Hard to fathom being homeless.  What a cruel torture that would be.  This year one of my resolutions is to complain less and be more grateful for everything I have.

…How are you?  No, how are you really?

…Here are a few things I’ve learned  that are sort of interesting:

According to Forbes, last year's biggest musical acts in terms of earning for 2013 were these:

#6 Justin Bieber -- $58 million

#5 Coldplay -- $64 million

#4 Toby Keith -- $65 million

#3 Bon Jovi -- $79 million

#2 Lady Gaga -- $80

#1 Madonna -- $125 million

Top 5 countries of origin for international students in the US:

#5 Canada -- 27,000

#4 Saudi Arabia -- 45,000

#3 South Korea -- 71,000

#2 India --97,000

#1 China -- 236,000

2013 Top Baby Girl Names:

1. Sophia

2. Emma

3. Olivia

4. Isabella

5. Mia

6. Ava

7. Lily

8. Zoe

9. Emily

10. Chloe

Boy Names:

1. Jackson

2. Aiden

3. Liam

4. Lucas

5. Noah

6. Mason

7. Jayden

8. Ethan

9. Jacob

10. Jack