We’ve had a gloomy, chilly day or two and some evening frosts. November is sniffing around. I’ve decided to bring out the new winter hat Maria bought for me at the Wool Festival we went to a few weeks ago.

I am surprised a how many people like it, I loved it from the beginning, but thought it a bit strange, not like anything I’ve worn before. That suggest’s it’s a good idea, the way to stay young and healthy in my mind is to embrace things I’ve never done before.

This is one reason I loved New Mexico so much, every day I saw landscapes and geological wonders I had never seen before. This morning, taking Fate to the vet for her annual check-up and blood and stool samples.

Still settling in from vacation, unpacking, food shopping, I’ve check in on the news and had enough for a few days. Eager to reconnect with the Mansion people and the refugee kids from Albany.