November 2007 Archives

The leaves are falling like flame-colored confetti; strong winds gusting through, revealing bare trees to the overcast sky.  It is sort of a Winnie-the-Pooh type blustery day, for sure.

But it's warm inside and I am home.  Later, I'm going to do a bit of cooking...and unwind.  Perhaps it is a cliche but I have been thinking of all that I am thankful for.  It's a long list.  At the top, though, are my family and the ones I love -- gonna focus on that, today -- and through the holidays.

May your day be sweet and warm, and full of the things that bring you comfort.

Happy Thanksgiving.

It is black outside and I need more coffee.

This one is a bit of a tough shift: I closed last night and am opening this morning.  Late, to earlier-than-usual.  Ugh.

Ah well...guess I'll miss the rush hour traffic this way.

The air is cold, filled with a bright, directionless light.  Fallen leaves swirl and flutter, clustered in hollows and damp puddles.  Some fiery colors still linger -- but the saturation level is definitely getting dialed down.

Seven days into November, and I'm washing sweaters and sipping tea, on a quiet day off from work.  Tasting Winter on my tongue.

I hope your day is wonderful, Binkles, and that the year ahead is even better.

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!

Love,

John

Happy Birthday, Joel.  I hope that your day is blessed and that it is the start of much better times ahead.

Happy Birthday brother.

Love, John