Today we had a road date to Mankato. I had not been out on the highway heading for Mankato for a month. Dennis had his Frozen Chosin Korean Veteran luncheon and I did some grocery shopping for our pantry in the basement. No, it is not as rewarding as the gleaming quart and pint jars that made up our fruit cellar when Carrie and Kevin were small. I just am thankful when I can go down to the basement and always come away with ingredients to make a tasty meal. A day in the 60s with the sun shining during this first week in November is a blessing indeed.