My Allegeries Thank The Great Whatever For an Extra Hour to Sleep...Those Dang Leaves

It was a beautiful day for the Vicki Soto, and all though I'm disappointed I didn't run, the 5K was was beautiful, especially as we came toward the Long Island Sound and the American flag flew between two firetrucks. There was just shy of 3,000 runners, and it was wonderful to get outside in the morning for such a cause. I'll always be a fan of organizations that invest in teachers and their students, especially with literacy initiatives.

In the evening, we celebrated Oona's 60th by heading to Oxford, CT, for tacos, a frigid evening outdoors, and her tremendously large family. The Kellys go on and on and on. They're everywhere.

Leo made neon on glasses which I sort of liked because they gave me superpowers to fight the cold and to maintain sobriety in case anyone needed a ride home. I am sure a few are feeling very, very rough this morning. 3 to 10 pm is a long time to be liquifying in booze.

Today, I need to complete my NCTE uploads, grade, and finish winterizing the house. It's NYC marathon day and I'm thinking how perfect is for those doing the 26.4 miles between all the Burroughs. The idea of it excites me. The reality of how my joints, muscles, and bones are currently working horrifies me. I wish all my friends who are running a tremendous day. 

The change of time for Daylight Savings had Karal up at the usual time and she'll have to get used to the new schedule. I'm sure she'll figure it out. She and Jake were well behaved while we were away at the party. 

And the turkey rub arrived. Year ??? and I'm still hosting Hard to believe. That food fest is just around the corner.