(((Cass)))

(((Cass's grandma)))

I really don't feel like being social tonight but the lure of a fireplace is winning me over. And that I can show up there in yoga pants. It's the Casual Friday of friendships.

Fireplace, yoga pants, Casual Friday: all of that sounds comforting and nourishing and very much of the good. Infinitely more so than staying home not-googling.

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Did you see my fireplace picture earlier? Every time I look at it makes me want to curl up in a blanket with snow coming down. It's very soothing.

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I missed the picture. Where can I find it? Thanks! Wonderful picture! It made me more motivated even.

Fireplace, yoga pants, Casual Friday: all of that sounds comforting and nourishing and very much of the good. Infinitely more so than staying home not-googling.

You are totally right. I'm just feeling stuck at the moment. I've packed an overnight bag (I mentioned the Casual Friday-ishness of the friends?) and really just need to grab a shower, pick up some wine and salad and drive up there. The traffic settled down early so I should get moving on these things.

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My caramelized onion relish is processing away nicely (except that a tripled recipe somehow only filled *5* jars, which means I have to make more tomorrow), and I am now contemplating dinner.

I have every kind of takeout in the world here. Why can't I make up my mind? It's probably down to either Indian or Thai.

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That's from Thanksgiving this year. There's a cute picture of me in that set. I'm a little sausagey in that sweater, but it was cold. But otherwise I like it, which I almost never do, so I'ma post that one too:

My sister, friend Tim, and me in the corner:

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Is it just that picture or do you and your sister look awfully alike, brenda? It's a great picture!

I have every kind of takeout in the world here. Why can't I make up my mind? It's probably down to either Indian or Thai.

Mmmm, takeout...

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I went with Indian. Mostly because I can order it online, and I'm lazy like that.

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I prefer ordering almost everything online. Fewer talking with teh people moments.

Which segueways quite imperfectly to my leaving now to go and see people.

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Yeah, there's a certain resemblance, to say the least. At a wedding a few weeks ago, someone came up to her and wanted to know why she changed her dress. (i.e., thinking it was one person, two outfits.) Thanks!

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Oh, I want Indian so bad right now. That's about the only thing I don't have within a block or two. (It's like eight blocks, she says with horror!)

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