Susan Davis

The weather was beautiful for most of last week, with just some scattered rain showers but nothing big — just enough to water the flowers.

For sentimental reasons, I have kept a few of my favorite clothes that our children wore when they were young. I just couldn't bring myself to throw all of it away. Once it's gone…it's gone!

Republicans need to flip two seats to assure their control of the Senate, and with West Virginia's open seat a virtually guaranteed pick-up, all eyes are on Montana and Ohio.In the House, Democrats are in a strong position but whoever wins is expected to hold another slim majority.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, poltiical correspondent Susan Davis, and political reporter Ximena Bustillo.The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

When my friend Julie told me she had taught my younger brother in the fourth grade at Padroni, I was surprised. Since I had attended Padroni School from first grade through my freshman year, we had an instant connection on that subject.

It was a busy week in U.S. courtrooms. After being convicted of 34 felonies earlier this year in a New York state trial, former President Donald

Vice President Kamala Harris went on the offensive against former President Donald Trump in the ABC News Presidential Debate, putting Trump on the defensive for most of the night.

It was a snowy, winter morning when I started a new job as an administrative secretary. The business repaired and inspected Piper airplanes. At the time, I knew nothing about small airplanes.

It is now dark by 7:30 p.m. Before you know it, it will be dark by 4 p.m. I don't like it if it is raining like it was this past Saturday night when I drove home with glaring lights because of the rain. I guess I'll have to go to see Steve earlier to get home before dark.

One of the hardest parts about being a mother to three kids was seeing them sick. When they woke up in the middle of the night not feeling well, I would give them medicine for a fever and sit in a chair holding them. It took me a while to comfort them but eventually, they fell back to sleep.

I heard today that some garages are booking people to change their tires way into November. It would be a good idea to call your favorite garage this week to book a time. I don't want to be caught off guard when that snow starts coming.