Our travels took us to Maine this month for our last AnimeCon in Portland, which was very slow, but successful. I had the surprise of my life when two friends showed up to say hello. I hadn’t seen them in at least 25 years! And afterwards, dinner with my niece. What a day!

We had a lovely Thanksgiving this year, however, it was also bittersweet. As we buried our beloved fur-baby of more than twelve years that day, we got word that we can pick up our new kittens in mid-December. We are excited and sad all at the same time.

Enjoy my November pictorial and as we focus on gratitude and togetherness during the holiday season, I wish you the happiest of holidays, no matter how you choose to spend it.

And, thank you all so much for all your cards, gifts, presence and support that you give to me and to each other in so many ways every day. It is a beautiful thing to see and feel.