and 
with 
for dinner and will have a small 
of non-alcoholic 
and a 
with a 
to make a wish when the New Year 
comes.
and drop off a few gifts, including a 
fresh 
; while Julie stays home with the animals and has some chili 
. 
, 
, and
in a clear broth topped with minced 
and 
sauce) while 
the 
Festival in Chaing Mai 
hoping for blessings.*
and saying a little prayer for everyone in the the path of Hurricane Ian tonight.*
in the parade of floats of warriors and colorful 
in the Nebuta Matsuri, the largest festival of its kind, that takes place every summer.* 
now; but feels thankful for her family and friends--as always.* 
for her birthday and now trying to decide what to have for dinner
. * 
