~Merry Halloween~

Good afternoon....(she said spookily) ;~). Tis an odd sort of Halloween in Vermont this year..we've snow on the ground..and not just a mere dusting....we have several inches. I can not ever recall having snow on the ground on Halloween. Now, you all know how I LOVE snow..but I must admit..it's quite unhalloweenish...when I think of Halloween..I think of swirling leaves, gusty winds..dark skies with a golden glowing moon....corn stalks rustling, jack-o-lanterns glowing, cats howling in the distance...dark forms of ghost and witch bedecked trick-or-treaters, dogs barking in the distance.....and maybe..just maybe snowflakes swirling in the air...

No matter...we shall enjoy ourselves nonetheless. I've beef stew in the crock pot, rolls rising and apple crisp cooling, the candy bowl is full and awaiting treaters and I have a large lovely pumpkin resting on the old wooden chest in the dining room (it needed a warm up after spending the last few days being snowed upon) which I shall carve later this afternoon whilst enjoying a mug of hot cider and a cozy fire.

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May Jack-o-lanterns burning bright
Of soft and golden hue
Pierce through the future’s veil and show
What fate now holds for you.

May those that love us, love us;
and those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts;
and if He doesn't turn their hearts,
may He turn their ankles
so we'll know them by their limping. - Old Irish Toast

I bid you good afternoon and wish for you a lovely and spooktacular Halloween.