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I volunteered this morning packing bags of food to give to kids on Friday so they will have food for the weekend. We have had a 30% increase in childhood poverty in this country since the child tax credit ended. Would any of you like to join me doing this at 7 am on Dec 22? It's actually pretty fun. And a little cold.

My list- mystery books- not too scary! Cookbooks, socks, sweaters, earrings, art for my bedroom. Service-activity ideas: thrift store and coffee date, new playlists, wash and clean inside/ vacuum the car, help me slip cover the maroon armchair...that's all I can think of

So in an effort to reduce consumerism, we will encourage gifts this year that are gifts or service or activities, or items from craft fairs, thrift shops, made yourself or regifted from your own belongings. However, if you've already gotten someone something or just want to get someone a very specific thing, this is not set in stone. Also Chloe is taking charge of the stockings in lieu of other presents from her.

So did ours!

Baba's Pantry

View from my hotel in Austin

Meow wolf

Yesterday I spent the day at the capital with Leadership Denver and we went outside at the top ring around the dome.

Steve and I went to a day of the dead celebration

Because....

Chinatown. Malaysian food, the Highline, Moma

A stroll along Brighton beach

We saw a play tonight about formerly incarcerated women. Very moving.

A thrift store find and apple pie!

It's so funny to be at my aunts house which is still so much like it was when I was a kid and so different at the same time. The wallpaper! People here put their initials on their license plates.

Biking at lake Dillon. I cheated with an E-bike!