Currently: November 2023

The first of a new month.  Hooray for November.  I like this break, or what feels like a break to me.  October always feels so full and busy…in all the best ways and, of course, December is right around the corner.  So, November is the time to relax.  To take a deep breath and just enjoy autumn.  To get cozy and recharge or refresh before the holidays.  With that in mind – happy November:)  And, let’s look at things “currently” here at the start of a new month.  You can see what everyone else is currently doing at the link-up found here!  Currently, I am

LOVING – all the pumpkin dishes lately.  I went through my Pinterest pumpkin board and pulled out more than few recipes that looked yummy and have been making a new treat (or two) every week.  Sure, I will so be over pumpkin soon but, for now, the eating has been delicious!!  Also loving the crunchy leaves piles on our patio (no idea why but they look and feel so fall-ish), the gorgeous full moon lately (bird-watchers by day/moon admirers by night!?!), soup weather and my crock pot.  Hooray for the crock pot!  Honorable mention goes to my front porch mums (often dead by this time of year but are currently hanging in there) and to cute Halloween themed snacks/treats.  I enjoyed several of those this week:)

BUYING – not much lately.  I would like to buy a new rug for under my kitchen table but cannot seem to find one that I actually like.  I do not really understand the current rug trend of faded colors.  As if the rug is already 25 years old or passed down from a great-great relative.  I’ll keep looking.  While I’m thinking about it, I would like to buy a bigger air fryer (or one with two drawers) and a new mirror for our hall bath.  But, truthfully, I do not see any of those things being purchased any time soon.  Yep, not buying much.

PREPARING – Thanksgiving lessons for Junior Church.  I try to do a mini series, of sorts, for the entire month of November.  On thankfulness, obviously, but I try to use some “less than predictable” stories, lessons and crafts.  Some years are more successful than others.  Of course, there will be another one (series, that is) next month but I think I will “borrow” that one.  Also, planning the next Bible study luncheon.  I have not gotten too far there.  Any suggestions for a fun luncheon theme or idea?  Send them my way.

EXCITED FOR – our few days away at Thanksgiving.  I mentioned it here, in last month’s Currently post, but it was a bit early to really get excited.  Now that it is actually November, it seems appropriate to look forward to a little trip.  Not to mention, the big dinner that will be part of said weekend away:)

PLANNING – just a tiny bit for Christmas.  Or the Christmas season.  I do NOT like to rush it but there are a few events (concerts, etc.) that we like to attend each year and you have to plan (somewhat) early if you are going to get good tickets.  Or any tickets at all.  Aha, that is what I will be buying soon.  As in, this week!:)  Two prompts in one!

With that, I will end on a high note.  Sometimes, I find these prompts hard.  Not that the prompts are necessarily hard.  More like, my brain just cannot think.  Like when someone asks you, “What is one of your biggest pet peeves?” And I cannot think of one.  Not one.  Mind you, I have plenty (read that…PLENTY) of pet peeves but when asked I just draw a blank.  Some months, I’m just a blank.  But I got it done:)  Have a great weekend, friends!  Let me know what you are currently buying.  Bought any great rugs lately??:)