Halloween

Halloween--a special event night this year with a full moon and an extra hour.  Sadly there probably won't be many trick-or-treaters out to enjoy the moon slipping through the black clouds, the dry leaves skating along the sidewalk, the eerie sounds of a loose shutter somewhere banging against the wall of an empty house.  Covid is here--the eeriest fear of all this year. 

My jack-o-lantern will grin his candle-lit smile through my front window.  My cat will sit behind it on her window seat, tail lashing, jaws chattering, as she watches those tantalizing crisp, dry leaves flash by.  

 But I do not expect any giggling little ghosts to appear at the door, alarming my watchful dog.

I have some fruit bars just in case.  I did not buy any candy this year.  Afraid no kids would come to the door and then I would have to eat it all myself!

I had a wonderful birthday yesterday.  My older daughter came and made my favorite meal of sea scallops, mac & cheese & broccoli. And my favorite marble cake, beautifully decorated.

See her handiwork in the photo.  Please ignore the old lady holding the cake.