Back from a cozy midweek get-together in Saratoga Springs
Loved spending time in front of the fireplace
Apple crisp -- a perfect fall dessert
Time for some early holiday shopping
K and I had a fun visit in Saratoga Springs -- just north of Albany -- last week. We had lots of time for catching up, some holiday shopping, yummy food and a book store visit. No get-together would be complete without a book store visit.
So many books, so little time
As much as I look forward to the holiday season ahead, and I do, this time of year also fills me with sadness. Not all the time, but at those moments when I realize it's dark outside and it's only five o'clock. It happened for the first time this afternoon. I was riding the bus and looked out at the darkness and then my watch. I felt the familiar flicker of November sadness. But for now I'm going to enjoy the decorations and lights to come that will soon be part of the city landscape.
As I've planned for every November I can remember, I will make every effort to get ahead of things for the holidays and get as much done as I can before Thanksgiving. I thought about not sending cards this year to be thrifty, but it's something I enjoy and I'm once again doing cards. I've bought my stamps and am getting my cards organized, too. In the next day I'm going to make my list of things to get done and then -- I hope and plan -- will be checking things off. Do you have an organizing plan for this busy time of year?
As ever, thanks for visiting and keep cozy!
What a spectacular shot of the bridge and setting sun.
ReplyDeleteGood time to have a fireplace! It's been on the chilly side here. I'm not doing gifts this year but giving gift cards and I always send out Christmas Cards, It is a Christmas tradition.
ReplyDeleteI've been sending out cards for the last several years, Carol. I'm still debating whether or not to do so this year as the cost of stamps is almost prohibitive. Looks like you had a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThe bridge is gorgeous. I like apple crisp so that looks really good to me.
ReplyDeleteApples and Autumn (Fall) just go together don't they!
ReplyDeleteThe Apple crisp looks tasty.
All the best Jan
That is a great bridge shot, Carol, and the apple crisp and fireplace looked delicious and cozy. I also lament the increasing cost of postage, but like yourself, will still send cards. This week, I was writing and mailing cards for the Thanksgiving holiday before starting with Christmas.
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