Across the street the entire window blew in. Haven't left the apartment at all yet, but from what I can see around us not much else damaged. However, can't say the same for the surrounding areas. Greenpoint, Red Hook, parts of Manhattan-- all a mess. Half the city without power, subway system flooded, people stranded throughout the night... Oh, and NYU Hospital had to evacuate their patients in the dark, staff carrying very sick people down 9 flights of stairs. That was about midnight and I was staring at my Twitter feed in shock and awe at the pictures. All this time on my hands but not really able to sleep or help or do much else.

A tweet I just read: "Now normal to reach first for a cell phone, not a candle, for the light and the comfort of knowing you're not alone." So true.

Sunday markets canceled, everyone's preparing for Hurricane Sandy. We got a few more delicious drinks from Juice Well, who up until this week shared our kitchen with us. Cleaned out the patio so nothing flies away (all that's left is my lettuce outside.) Reading. Making more quince sauces while they're in season at Greenmarket-- and who knows what the storm will do to all the farms upstate and in NJ.

Neil's been busy cooking every day and night to prepare for the weekend markets. Meanwhile, I've been trying to make the meals for us to eat at home, with help from my grandfather. Lots of vegetables, mushroom, fresh eggs-- all from Greenmarket, which I go to on my lunch breaks. A little sad to see summer peaches and berries go, but at the same time, I feel like our bodies are trying to adjust to the changes in the weather and aren't really craving those refreshing types of foods anymore. Instead, abundant leafy greens, sautéed in lots of garlic, root crops, warming soups and drinks are what I crave. And lots of apples and pumpkins and squashes! Loving fall.

Not much activity recently (online, that is) but... I'm still here! Will be back soon!