Tonight

Tonight there will be roasted chicken, roasted vegetables - including my absolute favorite - Roasted Cauliflower. Since, as far as I know, none of you will be joining us tonight for these warm festivities I thought I'd give you some of my meager offerings.

Come and sit and be warm. Sit around in this glow. Let me bring you a big, rustic plate. It's chipped on the side but piled with things for you to nosh on. Spiced nuts, toasty, spicy sweet outside, cheeses of every kind, some soft, some hard and grainy..cold vegetables, wet sauces, hunks of crusty, chewy breads, pickled goodness, salty olives, all heavy laden on this heavy platter before you. Come a bit closer and sample some of the fantastic, assorted things I've gathered for you.

On should begin by sampling anything delicious in words or otherwise offered up by Orangette. I will say to you again and again how lovely Molly is. Taste for yourself.

If you're feeling a bit chilly, warm yourself with some of the good things Joe has to offer. He is so kind. A wonderful segue into more kindness. Sheri has shown herself to be so giving and thoughtful. I'm glad she's around. You'd probably like sitting next to her around this heaped pile of goodness. She seems likely to hug you to bits when you need it or make fun of your ass when need be. Lovely indeed.

If you wanna sit next to me, we'll listen to the Mayan Factor, Warflower. This song captures my head for now.

rain falling around me.
can't tell if weather is warm.
or why I am cold.

Sneak in here to tickle your eyes.
Get the woman king from somewhere. Anywhere. Bring Dressy Bessy when you come. please.
Looking at these is always [one of] the epitomes of Fall. SwanBones.. The colors scream Autumn to me. I'm dreaming of and have been dreaming of having one or some of these to hang in my house or future house for a long time. Lou. She's from KC. heh. Sleigh bells ring...

Great Lake Swimmers. Josh Ritter. Holopaw. Espers. Joanna Newsom. I'll give you some if you want.
Pass your plate.

Beauty.

Happy.

It's not me copying, even in the act, sharing, enjoying, appreciating.

It's not much, fill your bellies.
Here's a spoon.