Frieda spent Thanksgiving chasing a skunk and getting sprayed. The skunk escaped. She reeks.
  
   New event: Northshire Books, December 19, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Izzy and I (and Maria and Mary Kellogg) will be on hand signing books and ASA calendars. Had a great time there last year. Come on by. Manchester Center, Vt. This Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m., Gardenworks, Salem, N.Y. Books, poems, food, cheese, muffins, Xmas trees, crafts, pies, potholders, dogs, ASA calendars. Me and Izzy. Come by.