flurries overnight and some wonderful links

a mash up of autumn and winter. 

 with bits of maple flames still showing.

 quiet, other than the rush of wind in the trees.

 the nasturtiums are mush, the chard has bent over,

but i may still be able to harvest some later this morning.

night night, veggie garden...

see you in the spring.

the marigolds are hanging in there, 

with lots of buds still waiting to bloom.

(mother nature is so optimistic).

AND IT IS STILL SNOWING
ahem.

As promised, I am sharing some of your ideas for beating the blues here, with big thanks to those of you who got in touch with me:

• Gail N, who shared her delight in the selection of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, "for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict."
• Linda B, who shared a quote by Edward Abbey, "Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up once in a while, then a layer of scum floats to the top.
• Lori, who shared the Instagram account of August Wren, one of her favorite artists. Look here.
• Anne B, who blogs at My Giant Strawberry, for sharing Abigail Halpin's Instagram feed, here. Abigail has recently illustrated a children's book called, Anne Arrives. Her drawing of Anne of Green Gables on the cover is perfection. Anne B has also shared a book recommendation for grown ups. I'll follow up on that on Saturday.

Two good listens:

• A wonderful podcast about Maeve, the Lamppost. Yes. She is a lamppost. You will love it. Listen here.
• Have you heard the interview Terry Gross did with chef José Andrés on NPR? He had the crazy dream that he could feed Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. And he did. Listen here.

Come on back to sewandsowlife on Saturday for some book recommendations, and another giveaway.

in the meanwhile,

stay cozy.

xo