"Here I was this summer, at a sidewalk cafe in Montreal. What was I doing? Not writing my memoir. I’ve been not writing a memoir since the end of 2019 when I retired to write a memoir. Then came the Covid lockdown, a perfect time to write a memoir. Didn’t happen. Do I have to stop living in order to write about living? I don’t even like the word memoir anyway. It sounds too self-important. So let’s not call it a memoir...."

Doesn't it feel like we were just trick-or-treating?! In any case, holiday festivities are starting up around town. Find a list of holiday happenings this month, including the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, which kicks off tomorrow, The Ice at Discovery Green, which opens Fri., Nov. 11, and lots more holiday fun to look forward to all season.   

If you're planning your Thanksgiving menu, consider a subtle spin on the tried-and-true staples, like this unexpected and delicious appetizer idea.