1. I can be better. Launching a major reorg of my morning routine -- hitting that studio waaay early!
2. I'm an excellent planner
3. The Blue Party/Solstice Dinner went off flawlessly and a marvelous time was had by all!!
4. Riding along on acetaminophen

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1. I will be featured again next year in Barbara Brackman's 2025 BOM, Petticoat Press
2. Cookie baking has commenced!
3. Driving around the neighborhood to see the holiday lights
4. Scrooge and popcorn

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1. Foggy muted moody morning
2. Peppermint soap
3. Good grocery trip, got everything on my list and I'm on track for holiday meal prep
4. Pizzelles scenting the house with anise

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1. Orion glittering above the studio in the clear dark sky
2. Holiday menus set
3. A phoebe singing a beautiful song perched on the garden wall
4. I'm really enjoying the holiday lights all over the city as we drive for pickup and dropoff

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1. Proud of myself -- I've been upping my time on the stationary bike
2. Sunny windows in the studio
3. My PET scan and labwork results finally came back, all stable
4. A slice of fruitcake

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1. Misty moonlight
2. An extra Leo visit
3. Pomanders -- orange and clove scenting the kitchen
4. Monday Night Football

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1. The final gift questions resolved with Nick
2. A reassuring note from Tony's doctor re bloodwork
3. Home Alone and cookies
4. Soft moonlight

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