Junk Mail Be Gone!

The mailbox at our house and, subsquently, the recycling bin is choc full of junk mail, circulars and catalogs these days. Jesus bless the cosumer holidays. God wants you to buy, buy, buy!!! I obviously don't love you if I don't buy for you a flat screen tv this Xmas season, don't cha know. But, I digress.

Here's a cool website that allows you to opt out of hundreds of catalogs. Tell those marketing bastards NO!

https://www.catalogchoice.org/

Oh, and Merry Whatever.
Love,
Cari

3rd Annual 29th Birthday

Thirty-two is not a very exciting birthday. It's not one of the big ones, it holds little significance and its not even prime. Even numbers, in general, are pretty boring. Mathematically, I'm in for a lame year. On the bright side, I spent some quality time around a fire with friends which is always a good thing. I learned to make lefse from my in-laws and found that I am genetically predisposed to the craft. Of course, we already knew about my inclination towards the kitchen arts. That brings me to my two favorite birthday presents, both from my loving husband. First he gave me a 3-quart stainless-steel All Clad saucier or "chef's pan." Lovely. Then, for inspiration, he took me out to dinner at La Belle Vie. Our friends Dave and Julie joined us and we indulged greedily in the 7 course chef's tasting. Devine.

Fall in the garden

I love Fall. The garden turns lovely colors and smells wonderful as we rake and work to put the plants to bed for the winter. Here are some photos of my peaceful Fall garden:
White and purple Alyssum

The walnut tree turns bright yellow

Grape Vine

Hops

Coleus