As I look outside my window: The sun is going down on a lovely Saturday.

Right now I am: Writing this post while watching The Avengers before eating leftover pizza for dinner. 

On my bedside table: The Gunslinger by Stephen King; Shades of Milk and Honey  by Mary Robinette Kowal; Ramses 2: The Passion of Cleopatra by Anne Rice

On my tv this week: Some episodes of The Librarians, Supernatural, and People of Earth. We also watched the new Murder on the Orient Express. I really liked it but can understand why some people did not.

Listening to: Lots of podcasts, like usual. I caught up with What Should I Read Next, Pod Save America, and Hey Crafty Babes. I also listened to a few back episodes of Lore. 

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Broccoli, and Bacon
• Tuesday - Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Wednesday - Garlic Ranch Chicken Pizza
• Thursday - Out at the retreat
• Friday - Tacos at the retreat
• Saturday - Out at the retreat
• Sunday - Italian Beef Sandwiches

On my to do list: I am leaving on Thursday for a four day retreat. Hallelujah!!!! I still need to do a few things before leaving. I have to do the rest of the grocery shopping (we eat at the rental house for most meals), pick up a little surprise for our participants, pack, and prep some craft projects. 

Happening this week:

• Monday - Home day? 
• Tuesday - Playdate at Mel's Play Place
• Wednesday - Grocery shopping, library drop, bank run, surprise pick-up
• Thursday - Retreat day!!!!
• Friday - Retreat
• Saturday - Retreat
• Sunday - Retreat

What I am creating: On Saturday, I hosted crop day and knocked out a ton of little card kit projects. My unfinished box is a little lighter now. I also finally finished my December Daily pages. I'm taking a small bag of craft projects to the retreat. 

My simple pleasures: Hot tea, Chex mix, a firm pillow

Looking around the house: A mess as usual.

From the camera: Park time!