I’m sitting out Rhinebeck and all the peripheral festivities this weekend. I didn’t expect it to feel as weird and poignant as it does, mostly because that’s where I’ve launched all but one of my books. The place holds a ton of memories. To make up for not being there, I’ve decided to place a cup of cider 100 yards away and spend two hours inching up to it. Oh, and I’ve recorded a Rhinebeck storytime that you can listen to over at The Wool Channel. (Link in profile.) ...

A while back I found a University of Sydney study about wool and sleep. It noted that “those subjects wearing wool sleepwear reached REM sleep faster and stayed in it longer than those wearing polyester or cotton, with fewer instances of thermal stress leading to wakefulness and discomfort.” Hello, where do I sign up? I’ve been on the hunt for a wool nightgown ever since. Not wool mixed with Tencel and polyester and nylon. I want straight-up wool. I’ve finally found it, and I write all about it in this week’s Wool Shorts on The Wool Channel. Hint: It involves @chillangelsleepwear. Foundation Flockers, I even got you a discount. ...

We’re in big trouble. I made donuts for the first time today, following the recipe in @foodieinnewyork’s wonderful tome, Life is What You Bake It. My technique needs work, but these are good. Too good. #sendhelp ...