Tag Archives: Halloween

October Thirty-first; Does It Matter?

Happy Halloween Which is funny to say considering that I probably should say,Happy Halloween weekend. Around here the event has been celebrated for days. Trunk or treat events have been going on all around, fall festivals, various other ways of … Continue reading

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October Twenty-second Not As It Seems

Have patience with me… For I am a work in progress, and I am trying. It simply isn’t all that easy. While I am discussing me here, this can also pertain to many others who for various reasons, are in … Continue reading

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Day 294; Footnotes of Trunk or Treating with Jeepers and Kids

 When all is said and done… This morning I went and helped change the church sign to announcing the Trunk or Treat that will be happening at the church. Afterwards I headed for home. I was sitting here untangling the … Continue reading

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October Twentieth; Do I Believe in Spirits?

Once upon a time…. There was a small mill village just down the way. The houses were built around a small pond and up the hillside. Two main roads passed by with several smaller access roads went through the village.  … Continue reading

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November Twenty-third; For Which Tradition are You Thankful?

Why is this one so difficult? All month I have discussed various things for which I am thankful, but this one is not coming easy. I’ll blame it on the year, because this crazy, messed up year is really taking … Continue reading

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November Eleventh; For Which Holiday am I Thankful

   Outside my windows is a grey, rainy day. The remaining leaves on the trees falling almost as often and heavy as the raindrops. The leftover colors, still offering a bit of brightness to the overcast day. While I sit … Continue reading

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November First; Reflections on a Rainy Morning

 I’m sitting here listening to the rain falling gently outside my windows. The colors that remain in the woods drawing my attention. There is a young squirrel wandering around my backyard, searching for acorns under the leaves. Ever so often, … Continue reading

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Day 305- Footnotes of, I ain’t scared…oh wait, yes I am but…

Its Halloween, its supposed to be a scary night, right? But its supposed to be the young goblins and spooking characters seeking candy, not the act of getting to the location, right? Anyone who knows me, knows that I have … Continue reading

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October-thirty-first; Leaving a comfort zone-more scary than goblins

What is more frightening than stepping out of your comfort zone? You see your zone as safe, nothing can harm you there. Living safe though, is it really living?  For a very long time I have held tight to staying … Continue reading

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Day 304- Footnotes of kids, candy and noseeum

Tonight was the first of two adventures. It started out with my feeling apprehensive about the fact that I did not decorate my car while everyone else did. Several did a really amazing job of showing that Halloween feeling. While … Continue reading

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