Who knew I needed to 'tie one on'?

Megan, me, an astonishing loaf of rye bread, a home-made apron, and two dogs.

Although I could not have told you this before Megan walked in my door armed with an apron-wrapped loaf of homemade bread, the day before Thanksgiving is apparently 'National Tie One On Day' (sponsored by the apron industry?). One is supposed to bring the objects mentioned above to a to a friend in need of support/spiritual sustenance. I qualify! I qualify! And Megan came through in marvelous style, successfully making me feel loved, decorated, protected from culinary messes, and fully indulged in gluten. It made my week.

Dancing for joy in my new apron (seriously!)

Other activities for the past few days include hosting siblings for feeding (I have major plans to keep dogs in a turkey-induced stupor for weeks to come) and lounging. And, unforgettably, wrapping my sister in duct tape. Seriously. She has taken up dressmaking (or has big plans to), and learned, via youtube, of course, that the easiest way to make tailored clothing is to make a dress dummy shaped exactly like you. Hence the tape-wrap, removal with blunt scissors, and imminent stuffing with polyfil. I am amazed and honored that she trusted her sister to fully immobilize her with duct tape and then slice her out of it. The duct tape masterpiece is the future resting place of a many a perfectly-fitted garment (made by and for my sister - no crazy delusions about my own crafting ambitions - don't let the apron fool you).