Last night I did some silly photos, and walked around the house, and outside, putting the ensemble through a dry run. Sometimes there can be little mishaps or repairs which can be avoided later by giving everything a good test. One of the chain links was open a bit, and slipped out, so that needs a quick repair, and need to make sure all the batteries are fresh.
Some towns in NH do trick o treat on the 30th, rather than the 31st, which is the case in Seabrook, my old stomping grounds, and where my Mom and daughter live(my Dad passed several years ago, so my sisters and I all thought it a great idea for Malena to live with her so she wouldn't be alone).
This was always ideal growing up, as we would get one pile of loot from our neighborhood, then a second bagful by trick o treating with our cousins in Massachusetts, the next night.
Since the weather is crappy now, and was predicted to be even crappier tonight, Seabrook has switched trick o treating to tomorrow night, actual Halloween. Yay! This will be notable to see how this affects the turnout in the neighborhood, which can get up to 400 kids, especially since it will now be on the same night as Massachusetts. Kids from all over come into the neighborhood, especially from Mass, so that will interesting to see.
So now I have today and tonight free. I took the day off, to carve pumpkins and just help with set-up at my mom's, but since I get an extra day, I might throw a spontaneous costume party tonight, depending on who is around.
Jacks
I need to carve two. I will definitely do one today, maybe wait until tomorrow to do the second one. I want to challenge myself to do something amazing but also unique this year. I've looked online for inspiration, but nothing has triggered a good idea. Maybe once I start hollowing them out, the ideas will materialize. 🎃
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
