Worth getting up for in November: Gross Ghost’s CD release show; having my offer on the townhouse accepted; cold weather; the start of Grimm season 3; four day weekends; the satisfaction of cleaning out your closet; The Newport Effect; the new Mason Jennings album; the song about Patti Smith on the new Mason Jennings album; old Mason Jennings bootlegs; finishing the Christmas Mix; Maggiano’s prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner; OH GOD BUYING A HOUSE; naps; naps with cats; the Head and the Heart live; a really great family shoot; built in bookshelves; Thanksgiving leftovers even from eating out; Duke basketball losing; naps.

Since November was mostly signing my name to documents that signed away huge amounts of money — ie housebuying — it was sort of stressful. December will be better.