Autumn

A fiercely beautiful autumn day. The trees in the laneway and across the street were magnificent in the wind. The forecast calls for snow tomorrow.

6:05 PM

For six days in a row, I've had reason to say, "Wow. I have amazing friends." Today, I said it of he who had accurately guessed this would be a perfect book for me. Just as I was thinking about my nice friends, the magic hour crept over the trees outside my office window. Lovely. All of it.

Five Days: Five Photos

I have just solved the mystery of why my newish camera batteries had only been holding a charge for 3 or 4 minutes. It turns out that these past few weeks, the old ones have been impersonating the new ones, while the new ones lounged innocently in someone's wireless keyboard. I shall say nothing more. Except maybe this: "ahem."
It's been all about details and small things recently. Today I bring you five small things that have brought me no small amount of joy over a busy few days.

Wednesday: "Nerding out" over ink

Wednesday I received my four tiny trial vials of ink. According to a source close to me, I'm "really nerding out over ink." True.

Thursday: Cupcake Mints from SH

Friday: Tea Cups

Tea cups were made for nights like Friday's gathering

Saturday: Shoes

Last year, I feared I'd never be able to wear these again but I can. If my physiotherapist happens to find this, I am being good. Really. Mostly. Usually.

Sunday: Working Myself Out of Writer's Block

Work in Progress

At the Pet Shop

This little chap was hanging out in the local pet supplies shop, along with several accomplices. They need homes so this is a chance for them to get used to people and perhaps charm some soft-hearted customers.

Dinner

Mushroom and Tomato Flatbread Topped with Fresh Arugula

Physalis alkekengi

Or 'Chinese Lantern'

15 minutes at lunch

And three minutes of battery life

Books at Night

Orchid

When in doubt...

The answer to my long-standing question of what to wear next Saturday: the winter version of the little black dress, the longer black velvet dress.

Watering Can

A groovy watering can, I guess.

Simple Twist of Fate

This park bench made me think of that great Dylan song.

Ennui 2.0

In case you were wondering, I do see the irony of voicing my tech ennui through a digital photo posted on a blog.

"Serenity now...!"

Amidst the craziness of fall, my portulaca and purple salvia seize the day.

For John W: "Campus, I suppose..."

Raucity

Part of a raucous murder chasing a perhaps hawk.

Relax

Field Trip: Trip to Field

Thanksgiving: Sunny with cloudy periods. High 27. UV index 5 or moderate.

Two Trees

Lake Erie

Walk at lunch time

A splashy fountain, a lovely day and thoughts of my missed pal.

Alpha Dogs

These guys may be short on heightitude, but they've got the attitude.

Star Wars

Star Wars snow walker destroyer machine thing in the lobby of the cheap downtown cinema. Actually kind of awesome.