and did i mention

that tonight's reading pleasure will be maximized by the use of











the fireplace??!!

this old fiberglass unit (complete with blower fan and a revolving multicolored plastic sleeve behind the molded logs)was in the basement when we bought the house and due to the layout of the room i used it for hanging christmas stockings etc but never as a heat source. since tim divided the space down here both the room and the fireplace are more usable. today has been cold and damp - just the kind of fall day that calls for a fire, a blankie and a good book. mmmmm and a fresh-from-the-oven slice of bread with butter. mmmmm