Around this time of year I usually prepare fruits and vegetables in various ways to last for the winter: spreads, jams, pickled/soured, made into liquor/liqueur.

Sometimes I’ll invite friends and relatives over for lunch or dinner, or visit them. Once in a while I’ll travel out a bit farther for an event.

During busy periods at work, I’ll catch up on weekends because it lets me work without interruptions and take it easy during weekdays.

And other times I’ll chill at home with a good book or TV series.