Committed another entry to the What-Would-You-Do-For-Thrive list. This week it involved participating in a rainy parking lot fundraiser taking people’s money in exchange for a primo spot near the Bobcat game. One can only be so cheery while standing in a puddle.

Peppered Brian with questions to ascertain if all the nightly “We’re Going To Bed!” procedures were followed. Overheard him mutter, “Good job” to himself, both as a way to self-congratulate and soothe.

Realized that winter was upon us. Can only describe the first snow as less Lorelei Gilmore and more, “Why do we live here? It was just so nice!” To be repeated for the next 6 months.

Typical Montana Things: Having your best friend say, “I saw you checking out his gun.” Repeatedly saying, “It’s STILL snowing!” Debating with a neighbor whether or not to go in on a snowblower.

Noticed our favorite newscasters were no longer sitting socially distant. The surest sign the worst of the pandemic is behind us.

Was helpfully told by a college kid taking my lunch order that while he wasn’t sure exactly how to spell my name, he went ahead and used the classic version. I felt a momentary appreciation until he shared classic to him meant Britney Spears.

Ooh and ahhed over a recent sunrise along with most of the region and was mighty impressed with the image my mom contributed to the photography efforts.

Purchased full size candy bars to hand out during Halloween so we can live large in the neighborhood children’s memories as being That House.

Dedicated the evening hours to watching Halloween themed movies including Scream (Brian’s selection), Hocus Pocus 2 (Do not feel compelled to add to next year’s rotation), and Poltergeist (Highly entertaining family fun for all)! Can confirm that two out of three of these movies made me ask for an escort up the stairs so he could check for scary things.

Entered a social media contest to win Modern Rock Orchestra tickets. Won! But now that means we actually have to go.