Halloween

Good morning and a Happy Halloween to everyone. It is "All Souls Day", haven't called it that in a very long time. A day to remember those that have gone before us with kind thoughts and forgiveness if needed. As you reach the Octogenarian stage of life you find that your circle gets smaller and smaller. Faces parade through your heart and mind of those that were closest to you and that is a good thing. Each one brings about a memory, a word, a look, some one special thing that they left behind so you would remember them. I stop and think of their names and faces and smile for each one brought something into my life that would have left me very sad had I not shared a cup of coffee, or a meal, or a hug with them. Yes, I miss there physical presence in my life, but I only have to stop and think and there they are close in heart. So light a candle and remember those you love and even a few you did not.

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Yesterday, I took my camera with me hoping to get some new and different pictures. It didn't happen. Pat and I got to a yard sale that was a complete dud in the fact that about thirty people showed up to an 'estate' sale and waited patiently for the opening of the garage doors. I sat in the car warm and cozy while Pat stood outside, in the cold, with the crowd ready to forge ahead for a big treasure. The usual ones were there and the chatter and laughter makes the wait seem a bit shorter. One woman was busy finding fault with everyone and everything as she bemoaned the fact she was not first in line. Pat decided to take a second look into the garage window and all she could see was a lot of mess that looked like it had been well picked over so she came back to the car and we left. It just didn't have any appeal. We went to a couple of stores that were having sales. They tout themselves as having antiques and a sale, which do not go together, either is is an antique and priceless or a sale of 'want to be antiques' that are usually way overpriced. It was fun to go through one that had three rooms packed to the ceilings; not an extra inch to be found. Another store was closing out but had nothing of interest, so our yard sale day was a dud. We did manage to stop in and be the only lunch customers at the 'new' Italian restaurant near by. Pat ordered a salad and I thought I'd try the meatball sandwich which I remembered from years ago as delicious, well this restaurant will be closed within a year, if you are taking any bets on it, as the sauce is full of some kind of spice that is sweet and strong tasting; most likely anise or something close to it. The meat balls were almost blackened and the dish of sauce on the side luke warm. I had to laugh out loud when Pat asked "do you want some of my lettuce" A big disappointment but now we know so will stay with those we know enjoy our lunches out.



So today, Sunday, Halloween and a time for the little Ghosts and Goblins to come visit. Last year we had no one so I had to eat all that candy by myself. It took awhile but I did a good job of it. I'm off to Freddys this morning and I'll only buy a couple of packages of candy I do not like so I can leave it in the dish if the little monsters do not show. Put on your porch light and enjoy the spirit of the eerie night. Hugs to all.