In the words of Julie Andrews -- These Are a Few

of My Favorite Things:

 Alexandra’s scribblings
 Beach
 Belgian Cuisine
 Books
 Bombay Sapphire
 Bowling When Intoxicated
 Browsing Through Bookstores
 Christmas Lights
 Dark Chocolate
 Diners
 Dinner Parties
 Dusk
 Europe
 Galleries
 Flannel Pajamas
 Flea Markets
 Food
 Gorgeous Landscapes
 Hot Cocoa with Fat Marshmallows
 Organic Food
 Literature
 Museums
 Red Wine
 Restaurants
 Road Trips
 Sleeping
 Stars at Night (Big and Bright...)
 Strong Coffee
 Writing

Christmas List for the next five years

- flannel pajamas
- more flannel pajamas
- silk pajamas
- warm boots (the Marinac Sherpa ones by Land's End in Camel look great)
- Demeter Fragrances in Pumpkin Pie, Creme Brulee, and Cinnamon Bun
- all of Lynda Barry's books, except the scary one
- a bigger television but nothin' fancy
- a comfy dark red sofa
- an entire week's worth of workout clothes
- dark Belgian chocolates from Antwerp
- a giant European dining table, the kind that is old and weathered and seats 10

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is for those who do not value sleep.
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