On my bedside table: The last spooky season reads and the beginnings of the holiday romances.

On my tv this week: We’re close to catching up on all the Dropout shows (well, not all, but many of them). That’s about it.

Listening to: Mostly just all of the random music on my Apple Music

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Ham and Potato Soup

• Tuesday - Buffalo Chicken Nachos

• Wednesday -Tacos and Black Bean Soup

• Thursday - Apple Bacon Sweet Potatoes

• Friday - Leftovers

• Saturday - Peanut Sauce Chicken

• Sunday - BLT Grilled Cheese

On my to do list: I have a list of random little things that I need to do, but my big projects are done for the season.

Happening this week:

• Monday - Home Day

• Tuesday - Zoo Day

• Wednesday - Park Day

• Thursday - Academic Co-op

• Friday - Field Trip to Morrill Hall

• Saturday - Home Day

• Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: Nothing much. I need to make a list of creative projects to tackle.

My simple pleasures: Iced tea, checking off to-dos, a quiet moment

Looking around the house: After a whirlwind clean for book club yesterday, things are looking decent around here. I do need to take my Halloween decor down and leave the autumn decor up.

From the camera: Loving our Halloween season!