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Wow, it still looks like fall there! We are now in drab and dull and awaiting the snow to freshen it all up.
I can’t believe how quickly autumn came and went. Luckily, there are all sorts of lovely things one can do only when it’s chilly, like drinking warm apple cider while wearing a heavy turtleneck sweater, or eating a hearty pot roast and raising a glass of porter. Hmmm. My winter experiences appear to be all food and drink based. Why is this?
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