Listening To: Random Spotify playlists. I never know what I'm listening to, but I know I like it.

Book finished: We Should All Be Feminists

Reading: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke; Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin; Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

On the Nightstand: The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert

Making Lists: October-December craft projects. I'm trying to decide on which Christmas card designs I want to make plus any candy holders or gift card holders.

From the kitchen: I made yummy sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash last week. Perfect to help me get into the mood for fall, even if it was 83 degrees that day.

Crafting: This past week, I took a break from active crafting. Between the retreat and Arthur's birthday party, I was too busy. My little craft area feels very lonely. I promise to get back to it next week.

Watching: J and I have been watching our currently airing shows (The League, Last Week Tonight). He also had me start watching High Maintenance, a fascinating web series. And we're four episodes from the finale of Merlin.

From Nature: Beautiful this weather this week until yesterday morning. I had planned to have Arthur's birthday party in the backyard. Imagine my surprise when we woke up to extremely low clouds and drizzle. No good! Thankfully our house accommodated everyone. And the sun finally burned off the clouds around noon.

Project: Working on the big parent group fundraiser for November 14th. It's a doozy...

Picture: Revealing his dinosaur at the party.