Countdown

Next week at this time

we'll be in Paris.

 

This will be a busy week as final

preparations are completed.

 

Here's a section from my to do list:

 

finalize packing selections

go to the bank

get a manicure

pay bills

have my glasses adjusted

compile addresses for  postcards

avoid breaking toes

(or fillings)

 



Faux Snow Bunny

I like Thanksgiving.

Like so many

I have much in my life that

prompts a spirit of thankfulness.

 

Thanksgiving evokes tradition and

a nostalgia unmatched by other holidays

even though it seems to be increasingly overlooked

in our accelerated commercial

holiday season.

Regardless of personal preferences

and health-driven choices

we many of us I tend to revert to certain traditional

patterns and indulgences.

Or maybe I'm just weak-willed and

susceptible to peer pressure...

 

 

Today's outfit was pulled together to

match the retro vibe of the day.

With my "stretch" pants

tucked into snow boots, turtleneck, chunky cable sweater

headband and sunglasses

I felt like I had just stepped off a

vintage travel poster.

 

Over the river and through the

woods, indeed.

 

Hope you enjoyed your day.

 

 

 



Sunday Night

 

I baked an apple pie for some friends

earlier this evening and the fading

aroma is competing with

tonight's shrieking winds to put me in a

cozy frame of mind. 

I was actually on my way to bed

but the opportunity to cross one

more item from my list

was irresistible.

 

Our fall weather has taken a turn toward

winter which means

blankets and sweaters and coats

that would ordinarily not

make an appearance

for another month

have already been put into

 rotation.

 

These were my favorite shoes this fall: 

 

 fun and comfy, they've logged many miles.

 

These clogs from Dansko have 

proven to be a good choice

and have been perfect with jeans

or a skirt and tights.

 

Our flight to Paris leaves in less

than two weeks. 

My packing list has yet to be finalized.

The idea of being able to do laundry

tempts me to pack

light, very light,

 making every choice critical.

Or not.