Tues Nov 3

Official Election Day; hopefully will mean an end to all the ads and signs for awhile. It is nice not to watch TV so I haven't been as inundated as most folks. A prayer to the Lord that the elections will give us a step in the direction of sanity and fairness for all. Food: 7:55 am 78 g pumpkin caramel kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Mon 2 Nov

Mick is planning a graveside service for Leone on Fri, Nov 13 at 10. Daughter will try to make it. We will do lunch at Legacy after. Emergency OBT board meeting tonight to discuss response to Salvation Army refusing admittance to the building to registered sex offenders who are part of the people we serve. Food: 7:55 am 73 g pumpkin caramel kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sun1 Nov

Halloween is history. We had 209 Trick-or-Treaters before I got bored at 7:43 and turned off the light. Still going to be pretty mild today, so might try to get out for a hike. Daylight Savings Time ended, so evenings will get dark quicker for a long time again. Food: 7:40 am 88 g pumpkin caramel kringle, 101 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Sat 31 Oct

Happy Halloween! I have to cantor at 5 pm Mass tonight, so Bob will be in charge of Trick or Treaters until I get home. I will miss out on most of the cute little ones. Food: 7:55 am 88 g pumpkin caramel kringle, 104 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Fri 30 Oct

Leone passed away quietly yesterday afternoon. Mick seems to be doing well getting things organized. He had time to prepare as she started her decline a couple of days ago, and he has been ready for some time I suspect. Rest in peace, Aunt Leone. Laura paid off her condo yesterday! Yay, Hobbes!!!! Food: 7:55 am Raspberry turnover, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder

Thurs 29 Oct

Brewers won the World Series! I heard fireworks and cheering as I was trying to fall asleep despite a persistent drainage cough so I checked the score on my phone and saw it was a final. Enjoyed Rocky Horror Show at UWSP Theatre last night. Food: 7:45 am Raspberry turnover, 102 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk

Wed 28 Oct

Enjoyed going to Point Brewery to see the historical display and chat with John Harry and Ric and Lorri Walters and others. Betty Clendenning came just as we were leaving. Tonight - Rocky Horror Picture Show at UWSP! Food: 7:50 am Cranberry cheese turnover, 105 g blackberries, coffee, goat milk powder