Winding into Winter

Autumn is winding down and although stubborn leaves still cling to the branches of selected trees, the nakedness of winter is closing in. The season of baked goods and fireplaces is descending upon us. Perhaps I should dig out my favorite pair of mittens and maybe even order another pair or two for those mornings when I'll need to brush the snow and ice off my car before heading out to work in the morning and back home again at night. Maybe I should even make sure I have a snow brush hiding behind my seat.

It's supposed to be cold and rainy on Thursday so I'm planning to take some time to mix up and roll out a batch or two of pumpkin shaped cutout cookies. I'm hoping the grandkids will come over to help me decorate them with candy corns and chocolate chips.