As I look outside my window: Bright and clear with just a bit of cool temps.

Right now I am: Going to pick up my current read and enjoy a few pages.

Thinking and pondering: How can I make the retreat meals smoother? Randomly this is what popped into my head this morning.

On my bedside table: The Rise and Fall of DODO by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland; The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score

On my tv this week: We dove back into Nic Cage Quarterly and covered a few more of his movies. We’ve made it out of the 1990s.

Listening to: After my big audiobook binge, I managed to pivot back to my podcasts. I got through another couple of episodes of Hello from the Magic Tavern.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Out (book club)

• Tuesday - Garlic Shrimp Pasta

• Wednesday - Peanut Butter Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bowls

• Thursday - Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese

• Friday - Pizza Night

• Saturday - Coffee Rubbed Pork Loin

• Sunday - Buffalo Chicken Nachos

On my to do list: I need to finish my questions for Tuesday’s book club meeting that I’m hosting. I also need to post a few reminders in the coop group. And I should try and update my retreat documentation.

Happening this week:

• Monday - Chemistry Class; Book Club

• Tuesday - Errands; Book Club

• Wednesday - Home Day

• Thursday - Coop

• Friday - Nature Hike

• Saturday - Friend's Baby Shower

• Sunday - Coop Book Club

What I am creating: I want to get my January Memory Planner pages finished soon…

My simple pleasures: Cinnamon spice tea, cooler (but not cold) temperatures, nature walks with friends.

Looking around the house: I need to tidy and vacuum the living room, but the kitchen is looking good right now.

From the camera: We had to stop at the neighborhood photo spot before they change it.