All the important elections across the country had the hoped-for results. A glimmer of hope for the future, but just a beginning.

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1. My Mr. Rogers cardigan keeping me cozy when the morning is dark and chilly
2. Signed up for a new floral subscription series at Dropcloth -- embroidery soothes me
3. First soccer practice in the dark
4. Gathering my quietness of heart and poise of spirit

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1.  Softer calmer November decor after the bright busyness of Halloween
2.  Gingersnaps
3.  A black and white cat seems to have taken up residence in the yard
4.  Our sneezy coughing colds are easing up slightly -- we've both been uncomfortable for a few days

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1.  Lunch at the park in the soft autumn sunshine
2.  New issue of Bake magazine, lots of holiday inspiration 
3.  Amelie, second attempt 
4.  Oak Grove, my favorite cozy nap quilt this month

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1.  A pumpkin spice bagel
2.  My scented geraniums
3.  The rearranged furniture seems like it will work
4.  Out to dinner for Jess's birthday

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1.  Went to sleep last night restless, with no election outcome, but I fell asleep eventually and had a strange nice dream about camping with Glenn.  Haven't had him in my thoughts for such a long time.

2.  I so appreciate the light earlier in the mornings now that we've changed the clocks
3.  I won a gift certificate for my October Stitch Club project, Clara la Calavera!
4.  New orthotics in my shoes helping immensely with plantar fasciitis 
5.  Fun dinner with the fam, dining outdoors at a real restaurant,  Jongewaard's Bake and Broil. I really enjoyed my split pea soup!

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1.  Tony's doctor appointment was relatively good news: nothing serious, just aging, come back next year
2.  Safe travel, long desert shadows
3.  Home before dark

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1.  Pleasant memories of my childhood neighborhood
2.  Out to lunch
3.  Early to bed -- time change!

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1.  I baked apple-walnut bread today and the house smells so nice
2.  News of a new baby in the family - congratulations Walt, May and baby Christine!
3.  Bright beautiful fall weather

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