I just finished a yummy pumpkin scone that I made last night and thought I'd share some link love.

Days with my Father
a beautiful portfolio of images and writing (afterwards check out his phone sex series, there's at least one story in there that made me laugh out loud)

After I heard Blues of the Prairies yesterday on CBC, I went home and downloaded Oscar Peterson's album, Canadiana Suite which I listened to while baking. It's sure to please you, have a listen.

I made this soup and it was real tasty and zingy and super simple. Give it a go for the hungry bellies around your table.

Other things on my plate:
I have two client sessions this weekend and I'm a bit concerned about the frosty weather we're having this week playing havoc with my camera lens...hmmm.
It's my dad's birthday this Friday...Happy Birthday Dad! ♥
I'm thinking about bangs. Like maybe I should get some?
Oh, and I need money. Will you send some please? Thanks.

I just found this link in my inbox that I want to share, The Wisdom Project. I was intrigued to see an image of Andrew Wyeth, and found there were some thoughts on wisdom I agreed with, and a couple others not so much.

Yesterday I marched over to town to buy some local vegetables from our farmers market. The book I told you I am reading has deeply affected me to eat more locally and since last night I've decided I'm going to start making cheese. This new prospect both excites and delights me!

Later yesterday afternoon I found myself at a bazaar of the Grandmother Connection in one of the old churches in downtown Kingston where upon I saw and immediately bought the purse you see below. Understand, I don't own a purse, bags yes, purses no, but if I should ever own one, it's this little sweetie here. I love that it's pink, has a little snap on the inside and is felted (wool). The best part is 100% of the proceeds go directly to The Stephen Lewis Foundation and Help Lesotho.

Gotta run, the timer just beeped which means my bread is ready. I made two very nice ciabatto loaves today. Mmmmm warm bread.

Obama and ACDC are currently on top of the upper crust of what the collective "we" are presently enjoying. That means metal heads and then everyone else can breathe a collective sigh while we sit outside in sunny 15 degree (celsius) weather and smile at the confused may flies that dance around our head. Perhaps winter has already come and gone? One thing is for sure, a change has come, let's hope it brings great things for all of us.

What I'm Reading
If you believe at all in the old saying, you are what you eat, then this should be on your night stand. I'm using it as a handbook so I can move even further into eating everything locally be it from my own backyard or nearby.

What I'm Watching
A neighbour loaned me her box sets of seasons 1, 2 and 5. When I couldn't find 3 and 4 fast enough, I jumped straight to five. Good show overall.

What I'm Listening to
This song was brought to my attention from one of the episodes in six feet under. The women in the show sing it beautifully. I may like it more than siberry's version...is that fair considering it is her song?

What I'm Eating
This is not the recipe I used to make my own tapenade, but maybe if you say something nice I'll share it with you 'cause it is oh so good!

Hope you all enjoyed a spooky Hallowe'en. You can read a little about my lovely night on my photo journal by going to my website.

I found these two young Swedish ladies via another blog this w/e and wanted to share their obvious talent. If you haven't listened to First Aid Kit, here's your chance.
Enjoy.