today (to pass the time)

Today was so perfectly overcast and peaceful. A bit of chaos. Covering many buttons with snippets of autumnal-hued fabric (to adorn a thrift shop coat I purchased a few days ago). Took a walk round and round the pond at my favorite outdoor spot. Then it rained! A bit of calm before the storm, stream-side …

week 39 (and a handful of first acorns)

Waiting. Everything baby-related is all set. I’ve been taking walks, sipping iced green tea and lemonade and treasure hunting to pass the time. Yesterday I found a beautiful wooden box adorned with violets, some locket cameos and wool sweaters for the upcoming season. We went exploring in Princeton and came about this pretty mansion with …