October 2025
Happy Friday, friends. It is the best day of the week as it is followed by two and a half days of freedom. I have things planned for this freedom, and the weather is going to be perfect. In fact, looking at the long-range forecast, I think whatever Winter we had is gone. Crazy talk for February. For now, let's dive into what my October looked like. The first Friday of the month, I spent it with my best friend, Rebecca. We have a standing date most every Friday, and we take turns hosting. This particular Friday was my turn, and I put out a lavish charcuterie, paired with a bottle of red and white. The next day, I took my other bestie's little girl for the day while he worked. He didn't ask, but my job was offering us a free day at the Kiewit Luminarium , the new science center downtown. I thought I could get her out for some fun instead of being stuck inside. Before we went, though, my daughter and I took her to Hummel Park's annual Fall Festival. Here, kids can color, ...

