November... Bahhhhhhh humbug

These dark days of November... They really set in now. Too much gray, too little sun, too cool, too damp-cool on the rainy days... Sigh making. Have to be very careful to not kind of clump around and moan and be in a mood, as dark as the weather.

One way to counteract this, is to bake! It warms the house and it smells good and let's face it, nothing like some 'comfort food' to lift the spirits. Today I think I'll make some Cranberry Nut Bread. The cranberries have arrived in the grocery store and I grabbed a bag, to put in the freezer.

I know an Apple Pie would be much more appreciated around here. But... not today. Maybe on Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks, I'll surprise with an Apple Pie. Along with the necessary Pumpkin Pie.

Ahhh yes! Thanksgiving! The bright spot in the dull, gray of November. Delicious food, which it's simply *necessary* to have and enjoy, on Thanksgiving! No everyday restraints on calories or fat grams or sugar content! Of course not! After all, it's only one day! ,-)

And one of the nicest things about Thanksgiving, over and above the food. And the warmth of gathering... is... No presents to buy, wrap, give. No presents! No present buying stress! No wrapping presents stress! Yessss! Some say it's their favorite Holiday, and I can see why.

Plus, when Thanksgiving is over, it's *officially OK* to decorate for Christmas!
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"The exuberance of spring is over, and the rich ripeness of summer is gone. The extravagant beauty of October fades into the sober hue of November, and once more the trees will lift intricate patterns of dark branches against a soft pale sky.

The early morning is crisp and still smells of wind-fall apples. At dusk we smell the mist silvering the swamp. And if we go out when the moon rises, we breathe air like wine.

It's not an ending as a season draws to a close but only a beginning of a new time. Erwin brings in a fresh load of seasoned logs for the fire, which now burns from breakfast to bedtime.

And I turn a fresh page in my journal because every day brings a new experience."

~Gladys Taber 'Country Chronicle'

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