Lovely maple. I may invest in one that will flourish here in the spring. Or I'll add another citrus tree or two.

I laughed out loud at Mr. Etherknitter--because I had the same thought.

It’s absolutely nothing. I just got a new phone and have not had time to move any music onto it. My old one was so full of Apps that I never used, that i set the new iPhone up as a new phone and have been slowly adding things to it as I need them for the past 6 weeks. I haven’t managed to put any music on it yet. —Rosemary

Pretty red leaves. I miss fall color. I even miss snow.

It is a challenge. I look forward to hearing what you have to say this month.

It's a good think I read this after my morning trip to the farmers market. Peaches 48 hours before I leave town for most of a week are a bad idea. Buying the peaches and making peach tatin next weekend, when I will be home long enough to enjoy all of it, is a much better plan.

Welcome to the spinning fold. I remember my near birthday first spinning experience--that led to some spindles, then a wheel for that birthday, and then another wheel. And a whole new stash.

Handknit socks go a long way to keeping this frequent flyer comfortable in the air and when rushing through airports. It's amazing how much easier that is when wearing cushy socks and sensible shoes. One other bit of advice, check your oversized, overstuffed bag. Please. It makes getting onto and off of the plane much easier for everyone.

If you have time for a stop in Madison, WI, visit the state capitol and Lakeside Fibers. When I was a kid, I loved the Henry Ford Museum and Deerfield Village near Detroit. Have a great trip!