It’s a chilly, wet November Thursday evening, and I’m fresh out of inspiration and energy and writing topics. I’m snuggled on the couch under the dusty rose comforter that I bought for my dorm room 26 years ago, watching the University of Pittsburgh’s basketball team play Maryland on ESPN2. This gorgeous cat (Charlotte Brontë) is draped over my feet, but she’d rather be on my lap. I think once I hit “publish,” I’ll close the laptop and let the kitty take her rightful spot.

So until next time…go Panthers!