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Aristus

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15. I love Fall and Winter.

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Sat Aug 30, 2025, 08:42 PM

Saturday

I love cold, drizzly, gray days, and cold, dark nights. I love coming home from work and changing into, not a tee-shirt and shorts, but a bathrobe, pajamas, and hand-knit socks.

I love curling up in a warm house with some hot chocolate or a hot toddy, listening to the wind blowing outside, while all is warmth and comfort inside.

I live in the Pacific Northwest, and these days will be here in just about a month. Can’t wait.

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