HallowThanksMas

 

So here we all go, careening down the slippery slide into the holidays which pick up speed until we crash exhausted into New Year’s Eve.

Probably explaining why that day is most famous for over-imbibing.

And I think I’ve gained a better understanding of a neighbor down the street at our first house. On Christmas, the green wreath would go up on their front door, where it would sit until St. Patrick’s Day when a big green shamrock would be added. In April, a pink cardboard egg or a white bunny would be the next layer for Easter, and then I’m pretty sure come July an American flag would top that.

All those holidays begin to smoosh together after a while.

But when I re-positioned the pumpkin on the front porch after I had to toss the mums that had kept it company, it occurred to me that Halloween and Thanksgiving are more efficient holidays. They’re both mostly orange after all.

Pack away a bat or those witches and your decorating can sail along right into the next holiday.

The nose knows

 

A walk in the fresh air and a brief encounter set me thinking about smells.

Weekday Things

 

Artsy pic of my faded clematis

          Yesterday was fairly mundane – my Boomer Bootcamp at the Y, then errands in the afternoon.

Calories and Compost

          The problem with being one of those do-it-yourself types is that I tend to do just that. So yesterday while out running errands, I thought - wouldn’t it be nice to pick up something sweet for tomorrow’s breakfast. Except as I was about to turn right to the bakery in town, I thought – I have all afternoon. Why don’t I just make something? and turned left.

Crossing Guard

     I’m thinking someone needs to send out a memo to a few of my neighbors that they might want to keep a lower profile for the next couple of weeks.

Pixies of a different sort

 

Looking Away

 

Pillar of salt or block of stone? Medusa or Lot’s wife?

Panaceas for this morning

 

Anticipation

 I was up and out on a mission this morning. Vote, then meet friends at the pickleball court to:

Seclusion and Serenity

 I should have lost at least five pounds just by moving to this condo seven years ago because that’s how long it’s been since I’ve bought Halloween candy.