11.13.10

1. Sleeping late on an unexpectedly snowy morning.
2. Alex shoveled AND cleaned off my car.
3. He likes doing it!
4. A yummy brunch: scrambled eggs, black beans and the last of Kara's bread.
5. Wearing my new (vintage) zigzag patterned Jantzen sweater.
6. David Bowen's fascinating installation at SooVAC.
7. Making soda bread and cream of broccoli soup at Rich's.
8. Rich's lovely iTunes DJ mix.
9. Conversation and affection.
10. Falling asleep easily and sleeping deeply.

11.12.10

1. Remembering that yogurt makes a great portable breakfast.
2. An easy work day at Target studio.
3. A pair of Theory purple wool tights on Sale at Off 5th.
4. I quit Two Bettys.
5. A ride from Rich to preserve my poor broken red clogs.
6. Delicious garlicky pizza and Surly Furious at Luce.
7. Some nice pictures and something to think about at Justin's opening.
8. Seeing Rachel Thomatz's face always makes me smile.
9. Three lovely pioeces of artwork from Pam and Allen's sale.
10. No trouble falling asleep!

11.11.10

1. I'm a fast walker.
2. My potato leek soup freezes and reheats pretty well.
3. My thumb doesn't hurt.
4. Chocolate cranberry snack mix from Target.
5. A thank you for good work from Earle.
6. Hue cotton socks on sale at Dayton's. No more sweaty rayon!
7. A very good class at MCBA.
8. A fellow classmate taught me a four strand braid for finishing stitches.
9. A nice hot, Aveda oil-y bath.
10. Another good--a bit racier--episode of Boardwalk Empire (thanks Alex!) before bed. In bed.

11.07.10

1. An extra hour of sleep.
2. Delicious eggs from the farm in Eden Prairie.
3. Continued, if small, progress in my quest to get rid of junk.
4. Sinuses are feeling a bit better.
5. A lovely ride on the Greenway.
6. I think I am all done my yardwork for the year.
7. A gorgeous, stripey sunset.
8. Homemade potato leek soup and a bowl of steamed asparagus for dinner.
9. Traction.
10. Reading "An Unnatural Metropolis" in bed.

11.05.10

1. The big comfy queen bed at the Androy Hotel.
2. A ridiculously gigantic breakfast at the restaurant there.
3. Amazing vintage clothing finds at the Goodwill.
4. Rich's incredible patience while I shopped.
5. I enjoyed thinking about how to sell some of the better pieces.
6. And of more interesting ways to make money than Bettying.
7. Rich looked awesome in a brown pin striped late 60s jacket I found and convinced him he needed to own.
8. A hilarious text from Alex.
9. Lunch (yogurt, fruit, Mojo bar) for dinner.
10. No problem falling asleep. I was exhausted!

11.04.10

1. Waking up refreshed for a change!
2. The van with the blank sign was still there when I arrived to shoot it with a "real" camera (i.e. not my phone).
3. Beautiful clear weather for the drive to Duluth.
4. Yummy turkey sandwiches in the car.
5. A couple nice finds at the "variety store."
6. Some lovely art at the Arrowhead Biennial opening.
7. A tasty IPA at Fitger's.
8. Delicious pizza at Lake Ave Cafe.
9. I tried--and liked--some of Rich's pheasant there!
10. The charming Anchor Inn.

10.31.10

1. A free "ivory" and
2. Nice company for brunch at the Anchor.
3. Inexpensive bulk candy at Cub.
4. Warm enough weather to do garden chores and
5. Bike on the Greenway.
6. Lasagna!
7. Seeing Karla's friend Surae taking her little brother out for Halloween.
8. An adorable toddler who had perfectly memorized "Trick or Treat" and "Thank you."
9. A ghost in a pistachio-colored sheet with ragged holes for his eyes.
10. Almost no candy left over.