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All arrangements have been made for the Brian/Liz wedding, and I'm excited! Can't wait to see you guys in November.

Edwardsville throughout my life seems to be at its best in the fall, and it's not just because it's my favorite season, I don't think at least. Though our farmers market held its final Saturday display last week, our parks and recreation quickly picked up the slack with Parkfest where local vendors and organizations gather to make kettle corn, candied almonds, walking tacos, flea bags, and cider for the residents. There is also a local book club organization that collects all of there extra books and sells them to the public for next to nothing.

The children's Halloween walk is this Saturday, and all of the Main Street businesses will be handing out candy while my mom and I spectate from Laurie's Bar and Grill. I'm just really happy about the season.

Matt and I have been good about taking the pup out a few times a week. Here's Pixel attempting to drink as the humans do through a straw after running around in right field at a local sandlot:

I hosted my Mother, Mel, Matt and Pixel last Wednesday for the final debate which was stupendous. I loved the split screen and the sit-down style rather than the roaming around. I feel like they can really get down to business with the moderator right there. Though I am of course a huge Obama supporter, I was still disappointed with McCain's performance. I would like to feel a little more secure with him if he does in fact manage to get elected. Fortunately Mel supplied us with some tasty wine, and McCain didn't say "maverick."

Other than that, I'm heading up to our Springfield restaurant to fill a couple of management gaps that they have been left with due to the firing of their GM. It will be a nice change of pace. Hope you're all enjoying your October!