Outside my window; drizzle, grey skies and wind. I am thinking about New Moon- Robert Pa.ttinson is on the Today Show. I am thankful for my home; for my kitchen and the loveliness of what I have created here. I am wearing M's old Diesel jeans, grey "Short North Arts District" t-shirt, grey cardigan with blue polka dots and white birds, black flats; hair in a knot with pink and blue headbands. I am creating (will be creating) cookies and assorted baked goods for the Pilot Dogs bake sale tomorrow. I am going to the library to pick reserves and maybe to Joann's to look for an Advent wreath base. I am reading "In Defense of Food," by Michael Pollan. I am hoping for a wonderful weekend with M's dad and friends; and an OSU win over Michigan! I am hearing commercials, which I mostly find annoying. Around the house, things are quiet. I closed the door to my craft room last night and this morning discovered that it is locked! I am planning to take it off it's hinges later. One of my favorite things is planning my Christmas decorations! I am ready, but always wait until after Thanksgiving. A few plans for the week- bake today; OSU v Michigan game on Saturday; start planning for Hilton Head trip!

be present.

remember how important it is to just be present in your life.

remind yourself of the wonderful things happening, focus on the ideas and thoughts that bring those to mind. be present in every moment.

Mini apple pies!

These are my mini apple pies. I made No Roll pie crust from Joy the Baker. It is so so so delicious and easy! Since there are only 2 of us, I decided to make mini pies rather than 1 big pie that we'd never finish and would probably go to waste. I figured I could freeze, or at lease refrigerate the little ones. I pressed the crust into greased muffin tins. The filling is a mix of Winesap and Goldrush apples we picked at a nearby orchard; cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice. I placed a small pat of butter and more cinnamon and sugar on top and put them in the oven. They came out wonderfully. The crust is crumbly and buttery, absolutely amazing for no rolling!

Outside my window, trees are bare and dried leaves cover the sidewalks. I am thinking about what my fall wreath is going to look like and whether I can use what I have, rather than buying new. I am thankful for friends and family; looking forward to celebrating our 3 year anniversary with J&A and heading to M's mom's in Hilton Head for Thanksgiving. I am wearing M's old Diesel jeans, a long pink tank with a white v-neck t and a beautiful pink, red and purple knitted sweater coat; fuchsia flats with a big button and a ruffle, dangly purple earrings; hair up in a loose knot. I am creating a new fall wreath. I am going to the library to return books and pick up reserves. I am reading "Cult Insanity," by Irene Spencer; her memoir of life as a plural wife with the LeBarons. I am hoping for inspiration for dinner! I am hearing my dog snuffling and snoring. Around the house, it is quiet and still. One of my favorite things, is cooking dinner and baking for my wife. A few plans for the rest of the week; BMV for a new license, start logic workbook for LSAT, complete the Kaleidoscope, contact Rev. Ahrens.