on my mind

• a new month.
• a new work week.
• a new season; the holiday season.
• a major work event tomorrow afternoon.
• a lil' nest to clean & decorate.
• a heap o' dishes to wash.
• banana walnut bread to bake.
• reading Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper.
• holiday cards to write.
• putting together this year's advent/*joy calendar in honor of bella.
• paying bills & writing "donation"/"contribution" checks while holiday shows play in the background.
• planning a winter solstice event.
• presents to wrap for s. & a., who i will see in virginia this weekend for our annual holiday weekend celebration. we will drink wine; find the perfect christmas tree; trim this perfect tree; eat at one of my favorite restaurants; share breakfasts together; say, "good night, john boy. good night, elizabeth..." (just like they did on this show) before going to sleep each night; have our own "christmas morning"; and, sink into the cozy*ness.