Ooof. I may not be ready to read something like that yet, but I am also very glad it is out there.

They are the state fossil of Illinois!

What did you end up going with?

Those might be black vultures. Turkey vultures have bright red heads, though they could be youngsters. Either way, an excellent sighting!

I love this idea! Maybe next year I try an advent sock. 🙂

All books count! And cozy rereads of favourites sounds like a lovely way to finish the year.

I accepted previews for upcoming movies, but the commercials are just awful. At least if the Apollo does a preview/commercial before the movie, it is local.

I bought her book, and the general directions and tips for mosaic crochet are VERY helpful. I've only done a couple of the patterns, and nothing close to a blanket, but I would recommend starting with the book. 🙂

I had it this morning, though I admit I don't drink many black teas. No bergamot detected and sweeter but closer to English breakfast (according to my partner). It smells deliciously of butterscotch!

From Oxford Language: "a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice."

If you think art of conversation instead of symphony, knitting is absolutely an art. Even that purely functional hat in a solid colour took skill and has art to it.