One piece of campaign mail, urging me to save the economy by voting for the opposing party was the only offensive piece in today's mail. Well, only slightly less offensive was the news that my homeowners association fee would go up yet again next year. I did get a coupon worth $10 off a $30 purchase, so I came out ahead on this particular trip to the mailbox.

And that will have to tide me over for nearly a week, as I leave in the morning for Atlanta, where temperatures will be anywhere from the low 30s to the high 60s. Frankly, I'm thrilled to be able to break out the turtlenecks, gloves and scarf that only get taken out and worn once a year. (I don't like them to feel so neglected.)

As per my usual night-before-a-trip ritual, I have yet to begin packing, and my flight leaves in 15 hours and 15 minutes. That gives me about 13 hours and 40 minutes to finish and, knowing me, I bet I can do it.

I'll be back Nov. 3 with all the details from my Wicked Weekend.