Because I just love Market Day so much. And all the good it gives to me and to Des Moines. And because Cat and Dani are so darn great.

Sincerely Thankful. On today, particularly, but this year, in particular, I feel thankful daily.

Keeping markers with me at all times. A sharpie in each and every coat pocket. I'm on a drawing binge. No pun will be left unillustrated.

A wild week of art and science. Asteroid and waist belts. Shooting stars and stars of the stage. (Whoa. this is working out brilliantly in writing) 

I'm on a quest to find the best k-cup. Call it ridiculous if you must, but this is a focused mission. I need the best cup-o-joe from my keurig. I neeeeed it.

There's so many bits of things to love in October. Fraggle bloody marys. Thoughts on moments of undistracted creativity. Real, sincere conversation. So. Much. Food. I added pounds in October. Knowledge lbs.

Whew. It's happening. Finally. Giving the Monthly XO-LP a go! #sendmoremail and help me save the USPS.

The riot of rhythm returned. I was on stage. With a tambourine. In a room full of the most amazing people. 120 days in this year became magical. Holy cow that night was awesome. (Oh and there's life lessons) 

40,000 walnuts lead to a flock of squirrels invading your lawn. Now that it's darker earlier and cooler in the morning, my coffee has less milk and I struggle to find my transitional outfits for Fall.  

My friends write blogs.  You should read them. A blog post about blogs. Why not.