I needed some levity this week and nothing makes me laugh more than watching someone else laugh. I mentioned this one during Pomander Craft Night and so I went back this morning and rewatching it. What sticks out is that the bit isn't even that funny, but watching him try and fail to hold it together is what makes it work so well. Video in comments. Also- WARNING there is some foul language and a few "adult" moments. Share something with us that makes you laugh.

Tonight we are making pomanders which as I understand it are oranges with spices like cloves. I love it when my house smells great but having pets and asthma can make that tricky. How do you scent your home without triggering an allergy, etc and what is your go to scent? I like anything vanilla or apple but if I could bottle the smell of Disney ride water I would in a heartbeat. Yeah, you already knew I was weird.

Last Friday, the Guild chose to open the beautiful box immediately. Apparently, patience was at an all-time low last week :-). Apparently, someone noticed. This morning, an envelope appeared. Heavy ivory paper. Gold lettering. A deep burgundy wax seal. Inside: “You are cordially invited to an evening you will never forget.” No address. No host. Just a date: November 6. And one final line: “Your choices will determine what happens next.” IF THIS ARRIVED FOR YOU, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Vote in the poll! Next Friday, The Friday Plot Twist officially begins: one mystery, three choices, and a story the Guild helps shape. Some invitations change everything.

Well, well, well... Apparently, curiosity is alive and well at Plot Twist Guild! Friday's vote was CLOSE. Just THREE votes separated our top two choices. But the Guild has decided. WE'RE OPENING THE BOX. 📦 And here's where things get interesting... Inside the beautifully wrapped box is a small, antique brass key. Attached to it is a faded piece of paper with just six words: "You weren't supposed to find this." No signature. No explanation. And the strangest part? The key is still warm. 🔎 To everyone who voted to investigate first... you might have been onto something. But it's too late now. The box is open. This Friday, October 30, something else arrives. And the Guild will have another decision to make. Some mysteries are better left unopened. Apparently, that's not how we roll around here. 😉

You have 1 day until you lose your taste forever and you get to choose 1 last meal. What are you having? You can tell I am hungry this morning, but I am meeting friends for breakfast so I can't eat. This is hard for someone who wakes up at 4am.