And here she is, framed and in place. I'm a poor photographer, however, and can't figure out how to get a good picture without the reflection of the chandelier, regardless of if it's on or not.

I've never in my life seen the suggestion to put on a helmet and get under a mattress while in your house from the National Hurricane Center. I can't imagine what people in Jamaica are experiencing right now.

Done. Everything is purple.

Finally defrosted all the mulberries from this past spring and have removed the stems from the first container. Four more containers to go. My fingers are already lightly stained even after washing them with hot water and soap. This is so messy and tedious. Podcasts are getting me through.

That is a fantastically mischievous little face. Mine is snoozing next to me.

This year's Christmas dessert. Cranachan.

Christmas Eve homemade nachos for lunch!

This year's interior Christmas decorations, safely out of reach of cat paws.

Slim Jim does not approve of the cold.

When you don't have the right kind of container for making boba milk tea at home.

Loving this acorn squash slice.

Snoozy day with Slim Jim on the couch.

A picture of Slim Jim. Because the world should revel in his furry belly.

Colorful lunch today!

Finally added a twig and now I have a vortex (instead of a lump) of light up pumpkins and fall leaves trapped in a jar.