It didn’t rain today. We walked downtown and visited the used book shop, then got apple ciders. It was actually quite lovely. On our way home we got a nice clear look at the Mount Olympus, covered with snow. And Greek gods.

Earlier today I went to the market to get a few last-minute items for dinner tomorrow. It was only noon, but the place was absolutely nuts with people. I had to park illegally! Which is totally okay in this town, on xmas eve. I wanted to get some Bailey’s liquor but then remembered again that here in WA, that requires a trip to the State Liquor Store. Oh well. I was done shopping and went home.

The cranberry apple crisps are in the oven. Mmm. I think I am going to pre-make the meatballs tonight and put them in the fridge overnight. More time saved, more time to work on my current knitting project: fingerless gloves that are being knit “in the round”, on a frame of tiny double-pointed needles. It’s about as complicated as it sounds and I will probably screw it up, but I’m determined. Luckily my mom will be here tomorrow to help.