As I look outside my window: It looks very white out there. The cloud cover is complete, but also just white. Very dreary today.

Right now I am: Eating a bagel and trying to get my to-dos in order.

On my bedside table: Exhalation by Ted Chiang; lots of Christmas romances

On my tv this week: We’ve continued with Lovecraft Country and it’s just oh so good! We also watched a few movies this week.

Listening to: Just podcasts this week.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Cambodian Creamy Pineapple Soup

• Tuesday - Chili Verde

• Wednesday - Teriyaki Chicken

• Thursday - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Bacon, and Broccoli

• Friday - Leftovers

• Saturday - Honey and Lime Jalapeno Chicken

• Sunday - Buffalo Chicken Nachos

On my to do list: I have some housework to do today, but also I need to finish wrapping some presents and complete blog posts.

Happening this week: We’re planning a few Christmas activities this week.

• Monday - Grocery store

• Tuesday - Werner Park Lights

• Wednesday - MUD Inspection, Lots of work time

• Thursday - Probably more work time; Library Visit; Container Store Pickup

• Friday - Zorinsky Lights

• Saturday - Playroom Cleanout

• Sunday - Lazy Day

What I am creating: Hoping to get some Christmas card crafting time in today. I have almost 40 completed. Most years I make and send or give out almost 100. I’m very behind this year.

My simple pleasures: New clean planner, silly Christmas romance stories, Marble races

Looking around the house: I pulled out our meager Christmas decorations (usually we’re not home for Christmas, so not much in the bin), and did what I could. I’m thinking I need some garland and maybe a few other things just to brighten up the living room. We’re not going to buy a tree, but I can get some other things.

From the camera: After seeing Santa, we visited the aquarium at Cabela’s.