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We just got shellacked by Texas Tech. I remember when we used to win all the time . . . it was fun . . . sigh. But it's almost time to make my mother-in-law's yeast roll recipe, toss a big turkey into the oven, gather together, and give thanks. All of the kids will be here this year, as well as my husband's oldest, best good buddy, who lives on the other side of the world. I'm looking forward to it. Happy pre-Thanksgiving to you all; I cherish knowing you. love, niKa

Happy Halloween, Sweet Ones. Life is jumping. We're remodelling a little house, to move into it. Classes are busy. I'm trying to learn how to get out from behind the lecturn and engage the students. We have a home football game at the moment, so the kids all Trick-Or-Treated last night (the City Council wanted to avoid little ones competing for space in the streets with drunken football fans). Since we live three blocks from the stadium, we agreed with them! The weather was incredibly perfect. There were little Power Rangers and Fairy Princesses all over the place. Parents walked with their children; the streets were full of running, happy, squealing little ones. Folks called out, "Happy Halloween," as they passed one another on the streets in our neighborhood. I can't recall enjoying a Halloween this much since I've been a grownup. I feel like having another Twix bar. Would you excuse me for a moment? Love, niKa

Hi, Sweeties. I hope you're having a wonderful Autumnal Equinox Evening. We had a little rain today, as well as a nice brisk wind, the likes of which I haven't noticed in these parts for a few months. While we were sitting and talking this evening, Mr.niKa stopped in mid-sentence. He was staring out the window. "Those are leaves falling," he said, aghast. I couldn't believe it, but there they were, shaken loose by the breeze, tumbling away from the magnolia tree like big brown feathers. We were forced to admit that summer is ending. Fellowshipper, you are just coming into Spring, and we are happy for you. May the Autumn hold interesting things for all of us. Happy September 21, 9th Corps. And Honored Guests! love, niKa