Five on a Friday

1.  This cardinal was outside in my arbor yesterday. I think he was sheltering from the wind while he watched for his chance at the birdfeeder.

2.  I loved these photos from a school in Maine where one of the children's dads came in and read Hot Rod Hamster to his daughter's class. 

3.  I gave in and wore my winter coat, boots, hat, and gloves yesterday. 

4.   I started buying food for Thanksgiving. Many years ago, I had a dream that I forgot it was Thanksgiving and all I had in the cupboard was Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. In the dream, I had to serve that to everyone who came to my house.  So every Thanksgiving, I try to make sure that dream doesn't come true!

5.  I'm starting the next phase of my revisions today.  I needed a few days off to do family things and prepare for my school visits next week, but I'm anxious to get back to work on my book today.