“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 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…
October 27: Spider in the house!
‘Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.’ Elvis Duran It was great fun looking for a Halloween costume for Riley….except that he was NOT impressed and wanted to eat it!!! He twirled around in circles trying to eat his spider legs! The things…