“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” – Buddha I avoided the candy-high trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood last night as I was giving the gift of platelets. The place was decked out in full Halloween decor, and the phlebotomists were all dressed the part….yes, those are my little gift…
October 31: Halloween, at last!
“Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.” – Bo Bennett The Halloween decor has been up since the beginning of October, at least people have been enthusiastic, as well as inspirational and creative. Almost motivated me to get decorating….but not quite. This dude was seriously spooky as he follows you around…
October 30: Beautiful temple in Bharuch, India
“I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit.” – Khalil Gibran I love that I get to experience Expert2’s adventures through photos in real time. He is currently in India for the…
October 29: Lead up to Halloween
“But I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner.” – Evan Peters I don’t know who was more scared, Riley or me!!!! On our morning walk, I had the feeling that someone was watching me….and stopped to look a little closer! Just as well it…
October 28: Pumpkin carving competitions
“There is magic in the nights when pumpkins glow by moonlight.” – Unknown I admire the artistry of all these pumpkin carvers at work. Nothing like a good competition to get the serious artists and creativity going. A fun afternoon, picking the winning pumpkin and celebrating over homemade pumpkin donuts and warm cider! I especially…