Month: October 2013

FOR EVERYONE, A PUMPKIN

When you drop by my little site, please leave with an armful of bright orange pumpkin. Carry it, cradle it, hug it to your breast. It is yours to do with as you will. You can do no wrong as long as it brings you joy and makes you smile. Carve it or cook it. … Continue reading FOR EVERYONE, A PUMPKIN

THE DEVIL IN MISS JONES

Halloween was always a special holiday for my group of friends. From the early 1970s, we held an annual Halloween party. Each year, we descended on a friend’s parent’s summer house in the Berkshires. The house was not huge, but we were young and found places to sleep, even if it was on the floor or … Continue reading THE DEVIL IN MISS JONES

OH GREAT PUMPKIN!

WINNERS OF THE 2013 WORLD SERIES, RED SOX DO IT AT FENWAY IN 6!!!

It's only been 95 years ... just a blip on the monitor of history. But it's been a long wait for Red Sox fans, to see them win a World Series in Fenway Park. Tonight the magic worked. The third series in a decade and the first clinch of the Series at home. WE DID … Continue reading WINNERS OF THE 2013 WORLD SERIES, RED SOX DO IT AT FENWAY IN 6!!!

GOURDS

I love their shapes, textures, colors. They aren't edible and are grown entirely as decorations. I find them weird and wonderful, beautiful in a strange, gaudy way.  I love having baskets of them around the house from Halloween through Thanksgiving.

HAPPY WHATEVER

It's not Halloween yet, but the posts are up on Facebook proclaiming that "Merry Christmas" is the only correct way to greet people during this season of fellowship and good cheer. To say "Happy Holidays" is anti Christmas. Anti Christian. Part of an international plot to destroy Christmas. What, you didn't know that? Well, neither … Continue reading HAPPY WHATEVER

BEST BOOK EVER ON TIME TRAVEL AND THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION: 11/22/63, STEPHEN KING

Don't let the headline fool you. It's about a lot more than either time travel, the Kennedy Assassination or any other single thing. It's about life, loss, change and human relationships. What makes it so brilliant is that all of these elements are bundled together into a book that will make you laugh and cry … Continue reading BEST BOOK EVER ON TIME TRAVEL AND THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION: 11/22/63, STEPHEN KING

NOT FRESHLY PRESSED? HELP IS ON THE WAY!

What is Freshly Pressed? It is the opinion of editors hired by WordPress. It promises that some blogs are better than others, deserve special recognition and indicates that these people know what good is and have assigned themselves the task of giving out this recognition. I believe in merit. I also believe in fairness. While … Continue reading NOT FRESHLY PRESSED? HELP IS ON THE WAY!

THE SUNSHINE AWARD POUR MOI … TIMELY INDEED!

See on Scoop.it - Forty Two: Life and Other Important Things Thanks  znjavid! I love that you thought of me for this award. She and I have had fun chatting about her children’s book, my husband’s clothes, and the differences between grocery stores in Dubai and Salt Lake City. Check out her blog at: A … Continue reading THE SUNSHINE AWARD POUR MOI … TIMELY INDEED!