October is my favorite month. I love waking up to frosty sagebrush and falling asleep to swirling tree branches. October food bursts with warming spices. Our gardens and kitchens overflow with tomatoes, pears, apples, beets, pumpkins, and squash. The mountains reverberate with bright reds and yellows. To me, October is “home sweet home” on the calendar.  Last year, I spent the entire fall season sick in bed, or working at my desk wishing I was in bed. As a result, I’m determi

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