Finally, some chilly weather down here in southern Lousiana. Whenever the first real cold snap hits, I am overcome with the urge to do several things. First, I want to make a big pot of slow-cooked chili. While that's bubbling aromatically on the stove, I find my comfy sweatpants. While I'm in the closet, I do a sweater check, and see how I'm set for winter clothes. I pop in one of my oldie-but-goodie cds like the Cranberries, and I light a candle. I think, mmm... some banana nut bread would be great, so I get that started. Then, when I'm surrounded by delicious smells, comfy clothes, and good music, I curl up with a big, long, epic size book.
That's the beginning of winter for me. I like the idea of hibernating in my cubbyhole, coming out when the mood suits me. It's a lovely thing.
Well, I'm off for now. I'll write more, after I get through a few chapters... I'm reading Terry Goodkind's Naked Empire, which by the way, is not about naked people.
TTFN.
ditto... ditto... ditto... I made the chili yesterday... then covered the coffee table with cardboard... got out my paint... turned the tv on... and painted flowerpots til 3 in the morning while i watched one scary movie after another... the best being werewolves of london... except the end was so sad...
p.s. i only like scary movies about things i don't believe in... scary movies about homicidal maniacs are just too scary...
You still have sweat pants? Wait, they still make sweat pants?
Posted by: the booth at October 28, 2003 12:42 PMShannon, are you and Patrick going to be in town the weekend of the 8th? Candice and I will be in Baton Rouge that weekend.
I'm pretty sure we will be! What's going on in BR?
Posted by: Shannon at October 29, 2003 12:57 AMI'm refereeing a soccer tournament that weekend, and I'm bringing the family with me. My soccer tournaments usually wind up being mini-vacations for the wife and I or the whole family, depending on whether or not my folks can keep the kids. That weekend, it will be all of us. I just thought it might be a good opportunity to get together with the Trislers.
Posted by: SonofThunder at October 30, 2003 09:53 AMYour site is like one big, comfy, warm, blanket. Does that make much sense?
Posted by: Took at November 2, 2003 04:10 PM