Weather has been odd this year, which is probably why it's on our minds so much, but this is lovely: We're having a stretch of those fall days where the trees are half turned so you have great colors, but it's gray and raining. Totally curl up with a book and get all cozy weather.

Getting away can be a marvelous thing. Sitting on the porch at the cabin, hearing the waves slap against the shore, miles away from anything.

And I spent most of my getaway reading a book and drinking wine. Funny how some things aren’t situational.

Grief in an odd, odd thing. I can't even begin to explain what I'm going through right now.

It's a blessing to have a place I can go to and whine, complain, cry, vent, and all I get in response is caring, supportive love. Thanks, ladies.

After a summer of 90 degrees and humidity, the weather dropped yesterday to 60's and windy. While many people may complain about this, I'm ready for a nice, cool MN fall! Plus, we'll still have plenty of nice days before the snow flies. :)