October 2025

“ Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a thousand chimneys like the plumes of funeral parades.” – Ray Bradbury

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November 2023

“In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets.” — Cynthia Rylant

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September 2023

“As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” — Peggy Toney Horton

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September 2022

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul… but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October.” — Peggy Toney Horton

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This is Halloween! Part III.

Hello hello hello!  Can y’all believe it is already November?!  Xmas displays have been spreading like wildfire since a week ago and it’s only going to grow as we barrel towards the end of year! But I’m still in the spooky spirit!  I’ll start changing over the outside decorations to more of a paired-down Autumnal […]

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This is Halloween! Part I.

Unless we’re bonafide strangers, y’all know how much I absolutely adore Halloween! It’s hands-down my favorite holiday of the year! In fact, I’m really perplexed that the popularity of this day seems to really have waned; Christmas displays have long since been erected and you’re lucky to find a few discounted spooky decorations by now. […]

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