TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...


Monday, November 9, 2026

Tillamook jalapeƱo honey cream cheese

A good crop of lemons this year but very few oranges and zero persimmons

The sun is low. The shadows are longer.

A new set of Kaffe Fassett woven stripes

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

A coyote yipping in the early morning darkness

The trumpet vine hedge out front has so many blooms

Dave made a delicious cheesecake for Jess's birthday celebration

I'm realistic about my limitations

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Saturday, November 7, 2026


My snake plant has blossoms!
I have never in 74 years seen a snake plant bloom before!

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Friday, November 6, 2026

1.  Finally had a chance to get out my November coffee mug and I'm thoroughly enjoying using it again. 

2.  Hucklebutter lip balm

3.  Wichita Lineman Glen Campbell

4.  ROYGBIV embroidery arrived 

5.  First "dark" pickup since time change.

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

1. A sense of feeling uplifted, relieved, for the first time in years
2. Getting a good start on holiday baking ingredients
3. Mild mellow lunch at the pond
4. Turning the lamps on at dusk and feeling cozy for the evening

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