My brain is not enjoying the sudden switch to Winter Mode.
Crappy weather + clocks change = bad bad bad.
It didn't help that we were largely grounded over the weekend, by the weather, responsibilities and the need to rest after a busy week - feels like everything suddenly slammed to a halt. I think it's felt more gradual in previous years for whatever reason. I'll acclimatise but oof.
I'm going to make soup. That'll help.
And if it doesn't, well, at least we'll have soup.
@louisa_ The first part of October was so mild/warm (23°) and dry that this grey windy wet spell feels such a sharp turn rather than a transition.
I too was talking of making soup this week. Making the soup and eating it is rather comforting.
@keepsake yes, the soup helped. I'm trying to embrace the season rather than fight against it, and that mostly means the making & consumption of soup. Today was celeriac & mustard, and I made spicy pumpkin last week, with a cheap pumpkin from Aldi. (Bargains also cleanse the soul.)
I also made black sesame cookies while the soup was simmering. They're for friends this evening, but a couple tragically fell apart while I was putting them in a box so had to be cleared up right there & then.
@louisa_ Sounds wonderful.
Oct 27, 2026, 6:37 PM@louisa_ It can be really difficult but I like to think of it as the season for small gigs and other arty gatherings.
@bilko we went to 2 gigs last week, and going to at least 1 a week for the next 4 weeks, plus local participation things like folk clubs & community drumming - so yep, we're on that! 🤣
Oct 28, 2026, 10:04 AM@louisa_ I think you've got that angle covered then. 😁
More soup!!
@bilko yes, not sure why they're all bunched together but at least it's keeping us busy.
You got plenty in your diary too?
Oct 28, 2026, 7:44 PM@louisa_ November's already pretty busy gig-wise and I keep finding more stuff! Also debating splashing out for Angine de Poitrine at the Piece Hall next year. 😁