my mother has used the word "hootenany," both in text and in speech, approximately 800 times over the past week.

(image from here.)

guess who is back in town:

...or, the country. finally! i can't wait to see my boo!

(photo from darcy.)

nomnomnom:

i just made myself a red onion, garlic, sun-dried tomato, spinach, artichoke heart, pine nut, and goat cheese omelet for dinner. delicious with a glass of cabernet sauvignon. YUM.

oh no:

i want this backpack! why is shipping $14.99??

i cannot do ebay. i always end up placing risky bids and accidentally purchasing things that i don't really intend to. please make me stop looking at navajo purses and rugs.

october in texas:

yesterday i shivered. today i sunbathe in the backyard.

mom is fifty:

i have heretofore greatly underestimated my parents' ability to party. i love my family.

(photos from bailey.)

i am wearing the most embarrassing outfit right now. i really hope that no one stops by for a surprise visit.

the worthwhile existence:

EAT...
SLEEP...
HUNT.

(from a homemade bumper sticker, somewhere between sour lake and college station.)

my afternoon:

hot cup of tea,
small bowl of almonds,
italo calvino.

i can't believe that october is almost halfway over.