Steve the cat appeared at one end of the table, waiting for the right moment when no one was looking to swat pieces to the ground.Currently Listening: Khruangbin “A Calf Born in Winter”Reply via email

I'm a grateful recipient of these classic crayons and think the best way to appreciate them is to use them.Currently Listening: GOON “Pink and Orange”Reply via email

I've taken photos of piles of snow in parking lots before. I'm not saying it's a good idea.Currently Listening: Joe's Truck Stop “Wishin' on a Star”Reply via email

Here's the side of Edie often regulated to behind the scenes, tired and annoyed — just like her dad. Currently Listening: Hermanos Gutiérrez “Blood Milk Moon”Reply via email

You know the ones... They go on easy, fit just right and don't pinch around the ankles. They get washed the most and when one goes missing there's a real pang coupled with hope its mate will re-emerge.Reply via email

I finished the video game Stray tonight and thought the ending was rewarding — Edie was even glued to the screen during the last few chapters. Two thumbs and two paws up!Currently Listening: Yann Van Der Cruyssen “Stray (Original Soundtrack)”Reply via email

New recipe! This one from Love & Lemons that uses acorn squash and a blender. It turned out real good.Currently Listening: Macintosh Plus “Floral Shoppe”Reply via email

Angela & John pull out all the stops for their gatherings. It helps that John's a chef, Angela has the gift to transform a home into wonderland, and their pups are super adorably friendly!Currently Listening: Nat King Cole “Caroling, Caroling”Reply via email

I've known Aaron as a printmaker and an artist. Today I saw both on display.Currently Listening: TENTS “Reconstruction Music in C Major”Reply via email

Currently Listening: C. James “Better Days”Reply via email

Saw the Wicked sequel (it was fine) but the real star of the evening was dinner at Oriental Wok.Currently Listening: Flea “A Plea”Reply via email

Made it to December, yay. We got a good snow.Currently Listening: David Bowie “Girl Loves Me”Reply via email