It’s November here, but you certainly wouldn’t know it. One day it’s cloudy, and the next day it’s sunny. This first photo was from last year at this time:

Here’s what my street looks like today:

Doesn’t feel like the holidays are literally right around the corner, but it is lovely out.

Yesterday, I spent some time at the bookstore checking out, or trying to check out The Walking Dead graphic novels. I guess they are a hot item that tends to walk off on their own because they are kept behind the register which makes it difficult to fully check them out. I’m not sure they are for me. I am not a fan of graphic novels, but I’m curious.

After the bookstore, I hit the market. Man, everything was picked over. I hate that. But I picked up stuff to make Chicken Tortilla soup which was absolutely divine and today we will also enjoy it for lunch.

This past week should have been a short one with the holiday and all but it felt like the longest week ever! I could not wait for the weekend to get here So far, it’s been pretty relaxing with just the one errand to run, but tonight I may have to hit Trader Joe’s for a few things.

What am I reading?

Still reading The Abominable but it’s picking up now. Still haven’t gotten to the good stuff but it’s Dan Simmons. That could take another hundred pages. I am feeling the itch to read another Murakami. I have Sputnik Sweetheart. Has anyone read it?

What am I cooking?

Won’t be making anything tonight. I am hoping to pick-up some BBQ chopped salads from a local joint for dinner.

What am I watching?

We’ve watched some movies this weekend. Let’s see, Bird on a Wire, The First Wive’s Club, Animal House, Cars 2. Not sure what we’ll watch tonight. Oh yeah, The Walking Dead! How could I forget?

I am just now sitting down to a cup of coffee. Takes me a while to get going on Sunday mornings. But the sun is streaming through the window, the birds are chirping, the Otter Pup is finding the perfect warm spot to snuggle up in and I am about to get dressed and attempt to look like a human being.

Happy Sunday!

We are all recovering from our big win over our crosstown rivals. It’a always the biggest game of the year and it was standing room only. It was crazy!! RIVERS of kids, everywhere. All of the aisles were blocked. Getting to the concession stand or restroom was out of the question and it was cold! But, we won and of course that made up for all of it.

The Teen had to stay and clean-up which meant he stumbled through the door at 1:30 a.m. That meant, no sleep for the parentals until he got home. We slept in on Saturday and we slept in today and we are still staggering around. Thank goodness for the holiday tomorrow. Of course, I booked doctor’s appointments tomorrow so they wouldn’t miss school for them. Ugh. Why do I do that?

Today, The Girl is going to Hollywood with her friends for a birthday party. That means I will have a few hours of quiet time. Let’s see if I try to clean the oven or something. Inside joke, since doing that last week rendered my oven useless. I have since fixed it, thanks to YouTube but I don’t know why I try to fill my quiet time with chores. It’s a habit I need to break.

What am I reading?

I am reading The Abominable by Dan Simmons. It’s slow going. Not because of the book, but because of me! I haven’t been in the mood to read all week. I am also reading World War Z, which is more my speed at the moment. It’s a good fit since I am so hooked on The Walking Dead. I am all caught up to the current season now. Gosh, I love that show.

What am I cooking?

I made fried tacos yesterday. Yes, FRIED. Good grief. They were stuffed and deep fried. They were good. REALLY good but I had trouble just eating two of them. Very filling. Tonight we are grilling steaks. The Girl has been asking for steaks all week. So, tonight we are grilling steaks and corn and cooking up the biggest baked potatoes I could find.

What am I watching?

This weekend started off with 80’s movies. Just One of the Guys is probably one of my faves. I am feeling the itch to watch Christmas Vacation. I know!! With all the Christmas stuff out, I actually started my shopping which included Michael Buble’s Christmas CD. I am also loving Kelly Clarkson’s Underneath the Tree. It reminds me a lot of Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas. I love it.

What have you been up to?