Breeze

I feel today was the first day I would verifiably classify as chilly out. There was a rather intense wind out, so that definitely helped. But it also was just rather cold out. Cold enough to wear a scarf and coat. I took much pride in busting out my unicorn coat from Nottingham. Inevitably, it also brought out a little bit of sadness, as memories rushed back. Strange how a coat can do that. But, it's a coat with history. Oh English Gap, how I miss thee.

One thing I must say, we do here have an advantage over our English brethren. That is autumn. Autumn, like the whole season. Brilliantly colored leaves, decorative gourds, lame window clings, apple cider, etc, etc, etc. It's a cultural phenomenon that I didn't even realize missing until I'm back here. I've always been a sucker for nostalgic appeals to some sort of idealized reality. Basically, I'm a sucker for the lifestyle portrayed in L.L. Bean catalogs. You know, people dressed in plaid, wearing barn coats with fleece collars, walking around snowy New England with a sled. Or the Eddie Bauer catalog. I love Eddie Bauer, no doubt. As I was walking back from Jenson tonight after practicing trombone, I was thinking about the two weeks remaining to Thanksgiving break. First of all, I was trying to figure out how to finish my senior paper. Secondly, I started to think about Thanksgiving, being filled with family and food. My mouth started watering as I thought of the turkey and the gravy, along with everything else. I just got excited about the idea of relaxing. Then I started to think about our expatriate Thanksgiving last year at the flat with the Juggins. Man, so many memories.

Anyways, I'm drinking tea and watching the Food Network. It's this show called "Unwrapped," were Marc Summers (of What Would You Do? fame) tells us all about whatever the theme food is. Last episode was pie, and they started talking about meat pie. Which made me think about Gregg's in England. Which made me want to make a pasty. Which I'm going to attempt this weekend I think. It'll be awesome.

Anyways, to any potential Luther readers, make sure you come to the Concert Band homecoming concert tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30 in the CFL. It really will be worth your time. It's going to be a good show. Marc Summers is stealing my attention. I have to go listen about fizzy apple drinks. Later.