Halloween has rolled around again. The weather for this Friday looks to be a bit damp and distinctly raw. Not sure if that will cut down on the trick-or-treaters but I have a bag of candy ready. As always I try to pick out candy I like so I won’t be stuck with a dish of candy that I can’t bring myself to eat.
Leaf raking has begun in earnest. I rake the old fashioned way, preferring to eschew the ungodly banshee howl of one of those leaf-blowers in favor of the much quieter lawn rake. The aerobic workout that goes along with hand raking is a big plus as well.
Of course, Halloween decorations have gone up around town. Many are tasteful and low-key such as the ones below.
Inflatable figures seem popular, ranging from enormous witches and ghosts to smaller ones such as the charming little cat-ghost below.
Spider webs seem to be making an appearance, complete with spiders.
And where would we be without everybody’s favorite, the skeleton?
This last fellow seems to be losing his britches just a bit. I suspect a pair of suspenders is in order. Nice to see people expressing a bit of creativity with some cheerfully ghoulish lawn décor.
Peace and joy for the coming month.