It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend here in Canada. The colour change of the leaves is not as far advanced as usual this year, probably. because summer temps did not break until late this past week. But I like the cooler weather – and the wasps are definitely gone now.

1. We went downtown again on Thursday to see the French synth band “Air”, playing their complete album “Moon Safari” which was released over 25 years ago. It was a great performance at the refurbished Massey Hall.

2. The Summer I Turned Pretty – the finale (last 2 episodes of Season 3)- I binged with my daughter last night. For the uninitiated, it was a series based on a book trilogy, about a love triangle made up of Isabella (Belly) and two brothers, the elder Conrad, the younger Jeremiah, who spent their summers together as kids, as their Moms were best friends. I was never really team Conrad, he was too sullen, too complicated. I became on Team Jer – but the character of Jer went through a transition, not in a good way. He went from a sweetheart to an annoying college bro. Not to spoil things, but Belly and Conrad ended up together -and now we have a movie to look forward to for the full blown ending.

My verdict? I was somewhat underwhelmed. The Paris settings were lovely though.

3. We went to my brother’s for Thanksgiving dinner – he made the turkey on the barbecue! I decided to bring a colourful salad, a recipe I found on the internet, full of Kale and sliced brussels sprouts, fried shallots, pickled onions, roasted salted almonds … a winner. There was a surprise birthday cake for me – I’ve got one coming up this week. It was nice to have time with family.

4. Golden – I feel like I’ve been living under a rock – I had no idea about this latest animated super popular movie on Netflix, K Pop Demon Hunters,

Oh, I’m done hidin’, now I’m shining like I’m born to be
Oh, our time, no fears, no lies
That’s who we’re born to be

Great lyrics, I love that it’s popular with young girls. EJAE’s story is particularly inspirational. Talented young Asian women.

5. The Blue Jays won over the New York Yankees and are now on their way to the ALCS! This is the furthest they’ve been since 1996. Big game coming up tomorrow as they face the Seattle Mariners. How awesome would another World Series Win be? I know, one step at a time!

6. Sad news – Diane Keaton. She was such a wonderful actress – and a real movie star. I can’t believe she passed, she seemed eternally youthful.

7. Another family get together planned tomorrow. While I love having the family celebrations, I miss having my boy here this year.