So here are a few or eight things

Here are some things I wanted to share today. I was actually going to share them yesterday and then I almost fell asleep in front of the T.V. So I went to bed and ended up lying there wide awake until 3 a.m. because your mid-forties are a conundrum when it comes to sleep. I don’t even understand.

Anyway, here you go:

1. pickwick leather, tobacco and woods candle

This is my new favorite candle. It’s an unexpected combination of scents and maybe it just confirms that I’m like Ron Burgundy and like my office to smell like leather and mahogany.

The reality is I was tired of candles that smell like sugar cookies or flowers or Anthropologie and this has been a nice change. It’s very fall-like. I had a hard time finding them online, but San Antonio friends can find them at Sunset Ridge Hardware. They are a little pricey, but last forever and burn all the way down to the last bit of wax.

2. cookie stuffed brownie cupcakes

A friend brought these over to our house the other night and I mistakenly thought they were just brownies. Then I bit into one and I heard angels sing and was all WHAT IS THIS WONDERFULNESS? What could possibly be wrong about a chocolate chip cookie with an Oreo wrapped up in a brownie? NOT ONE THING.

3. Ladies Worship Night

This is actually tonight (Wednesday, September 28th). Everyone is welcome if you happen to be in the area.

4. Dee Gordon’s tribute to Jose Fernandez

You know I love all the sports and this video is just one reason why. I don’t really follow professional baseball closely, but this video left me in tears.

5. Forever Country

Have you seen this? I love it so much.

6. T.V. shows on my list

Hooray for fall T.V. and things on my DVR. Here are a few that I think might be the best bet.

The Crown – an original Netflix series about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. It debuts on November 4th.

This Is Us – I’m in love. This show has a ton of potential and the twist at the end of the first episode totally hooked me.

Designated Survivor – I’ll never quit thinking of Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, but this may fill a void known as shows P and I will actually both watch.

The Good Place – I’ve only watched the first fifteen minutes but this has promise. And I adore Kristen Bell so that’s a plus.

7. Three Fictional Characters

Have you seen this on social media? I have found it to be a nice break from all the political opinions. Basically you just choose three fictional characters that describe you best. I texted Gulley yesterday and asked her who her three characters would be and she replied, “Claire Dunphy (Modern Family) and Monica Gellar (Friends) and I don’t know who else!” I would have totally said those same two for her and knew the third should be Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation.

Then she asked my three and I came up with four because I’m an overachiever and, also, indecisive.

Rachel Green from Friends (She was my original spirit animal.)

Ann Perkins from Parks and Recreation (Gulley and I agree Ann and Leslie’s friendship is a lot like ours in many ways. So if she is Leslie Knope, it makes sense that I am Ann Perkins.)

Jo March from Little Women (I relate to Jo for both her love of the written word and impulsive nature.)

Tami Taylor from Friday Night Lights (Obviously. Football, Texas, mother and wife. And my hair hero.)

So who would your three (or four) be?

8. Make America Great Again

Look who decided to run for office.

Here’s their platform:
– All dogs should be able to sleep on the couch
– Piper believes all dogs should have access to dental care as it pertains to an underbite
– Mabel wants to bring haikus back into the mainstream
– Unlimited chew sticks for all.

Hope you have a great Wednesday.