Am signed up to run the 20 mile trail race in the Uwharrie National Forest. Will be a cold start (20ºF). My son has flu, and I’m using my usual mind-over-matter philosophy to fend off the damn virus. Wish me luck. I’ll need it.
Making currant jelly today.
Still snowing …
Snow day across North Carolina. About 7 inches so far here in Carrboro. Went for a run in the woods earlier, so beautiful and serene.
Oliver and I sat in the afternoon cold to test the new Biolite CampStove 2. Worked well. Will be fun to use when we camp this spring.
A cold (9°F) beautiful morning, snow has stopped falling, time to venture outside to clean off the van.
Another holiday in Cleveland, and another cherry pie made by my mother-in-law from the cherry pie filling I canned back in rhe summer. Nice way to celebrate Christmas. Earlier we stood around a blazing fire out in the cold.
Preparing Momofuku bo ssam foe the family Christmas Eve meal. Erin made Poole’s mac’n’cheese.
Late to the party, but happy nonetheless: wearing my new Daring Fireball t-shirt. Cc: @gruber
Luminary night in the Lake Hogan Farms neighborhood, fundraiser for the Ronal McDonald House of Chapel Hill.
Fun movie. Star Wars: Thw Last Jedi.
Our contractor is also a realtor. He’s rented a theater for his clients to see the new Star Wars film. So we’re now in our seats ready to skim through the galaxies.
Met with our contractor today for a walkthrough of the house. Exciting to envision the many changes to come.
Our annual family viewing of the Little House episode ‘Christmas at Plum Creek.’ It’s all in the giving and graciousness and sweetness.
Went walking in the snow up on our 4 acres. Kicked over a log and found this centipede.
Fun morning with my son walking along the river in Cleveland, bridges and trains and clear skies.
