Fall has been full of activity. From a week at Pingree, Colorado to an evening of drumming with artist friends to a visit from Maggie for a color workshop, we've packed the season full of fun and color.

Hillary's been traveling the country and we vicariously enjoy her Burning Man sojourn each year. David's entering his last year at CMU and Tessa's teaching there. Tessa's also got a full schedule of impressive shows in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and the Toronto area this fall and winter.

Blair's drumming has taken a more serious turn with the group often requested to perform at a wide variety of functions.

We continue to work our day jobs with the election having a significant impact on Cynthia's job what with lots of folks retiring and the administration changing.

And today Carol and I went to lunch with Aunt Mary and Rosemary who are here on a visit from Florida. At nearly 101, Aunt Mary kept me laughing with her stories about her continuing search for the perfect man. She certainly is a role model for aging well.

November includes a trip to Santa Fe for a week with friends and then the gathering of the family for Thanksgiving dinner.

Glenda Ferrenbach was here for a visit from France recently and we spruced up the site for her home in France. Take a look.