Trick of the Treat

Morning rays briefly beamed across an end table casting a captivating light trick upon the treats and bunny. Poor bunny is bound up like a mummy and is just dying to get to some of the candy. The tantalizing question is: Will any candy be left on Halloween for the furry little trick-or-treater? I doubtContinue reading “Trick of the Treat”

L’araignée est arrivée

L’araignée (French for spider) is back at his bookcase perch to add a delightful degree of creepiness to the Halloween season. Most of the year he waits patiently in his lair in the dental cabinet where I display my collection of rocks and bottles, but now he’s out for a few glorious autumn weeks toContinue reading “L’araignée est arrivée”

Ghouls’ Garden

It’s not that far off; Halloween is about seven weeks away. Already, a Harvest Moon has been seen lurking low in the west; casting its golden glow through the trees before dawn. Next will come the Hunter’s Moon, followed by the spooky eve before All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day. No, I’mContinue reading “Ghouls’ Garden”

Of Garlic Keepers and Pumpkins

Yesterday’s paper proclaimed that Halloween wares were going on display in local store next month, in July. If anyone wanted to be assured of getting their favorite costume or treat, they had best hurry…and blah, blah, blah. We’ll just wait and buy candy in bulk at Costco a few weeks before Halloween and set upContinue reading “Of Garlic Keepers and Pumpkins”

A Matter of Perspective

We have had this scarecrow decoration for over 40 years and no, it hasn’t sprouted giant black ears. It just happens to be lined up with the ears of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, which is is on the opposite side of the counter. What we can see just depends on our point of view. #perspectiveContinue reading “A Matter of Perspective”