Frosty Sunrise

There is no better time than the fall and the show put on by first frosts.  Happy Sunday!

"October gave a party;

The leaves by hundreds came-

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,

And leaves of every name.

The Sunshine spread a carpet,

And everything was grand,

Miss Weather led the dancing,

Professor Wind the band."

-   George Cooper, October's Party

#tbt Welcome October

#tbt circa ~1982  Annual Herman's Pumpkins homage.  Check out the rolled knee socks on me!

All Hallows' Eve

There has been a light rain all day.  The colorful leaves are falling frantically, and the balminess has made the air feel very close.  When the light recedes the night will be dotted with Jack o' Lanterns, and a heightened awareness of the ghosts around us.  The kids will eagerly go out for their tricks or treats on this all hallows eve, and we will hear their quick shuffle, wet footsteps brushing over the carpet of leaves.

 "It's said that All Hallows' Eve is one of the nights when the veil between the worlds is thin- and whether you believe in such things or not, those roaming spirits probably believe in you, or at least acknowledge your existence, considering that it used to be their own.  Even the air feels different on Halloween, autumn-crisp and bright"  Erin Morganstern

Happy Halloween!

It's said that All Hallows' Eve is one of the nights when the veil between the worlds is thin - and whether you believe in such things or not, those roaming spirits probably believe in you, or at least acknowledge your existence, considering that it used to be their own. Even the air feels different on Halloween, autumn-crisp and bright.

Erin Morgenstern

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/e/erinmorgen475837.html#ZlqVfd38TKCpxMgy.99

It's said that All Hallows' Eve is one of the nights when the veil between the worlds is thin - and whether you believe in such things or not, those roaming spirits probably believe in you, or at least acknowledge your existence, considering that it used to be their own. Even the air feels different on Halloween, autumn-crisp and bright.

Erin Morgenstern

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/e/erinmorgen475837.html#ZlqVfd38TKCpxMgy.99

It's said that All Hallows' Eve is one of the nights when the veil between the worlds is thin - and whether you believe in such things or not, those roaming spirits probably believe in you, or at least acknowledge your existence, considering that it used to be their own. Even the air feels different on Halloween, autumn-crisp and bright.

Erin Morgenstern

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/e/erinmorgen475837.html#ZlqVfd38TKCpxMgy.99

October in Review

I began this year with a picture a day challenge, and I'm in the home stretch. I have not been very good as of late at getting my daily shots posted to Postcards to Blog Camp, but I have still been taking and recording them.  Me resolution for year's end is to finish with a bang.  I will take more shots with my Canon (I'd say half of my shots last month were with my iPhone) and get back into posting and commenting in the group.  This is what October looked like through my looking glass. 



1. 10/1/12 Happy fall greens, 2. 10/2/12 Fall On Lake Michigan, 3. 10/3/12 Leaves, 4. 10/4/12 Apple Nachos , party of the kids afternoon mini-meal today., 5. 10/5/12 Hickory, 6. 10/6/12 Apple Jelly, 7. 10/7/12 Last Tomatoes, 8. 10/8/12 What a difference a few days on the sill makes, 9. 10/9/12 Perfect Shape, 10. 10/10/12 Chocolate Rice Krispies treats, 11. 10/11/12 It was a dark and stormy night, 12. 10/12/12 Tough having this view driving to work :), 13. 10/13/12 Gratitude, 14. 10/14/12 A hard day of play, 15. 10/15/12 Reflection, 16. 10/16/12 Bewitching, 17. Not available, 18. 10/18/12 Standing in line treats, 19. 10/19/12 Lovely, 20. 10/20/12 Gold, 21. 10/21/12 Who says organic has to be smaller?, 22. 10/22/12 Root Veg Harvest, 23. 10/23/12 Beams, 24. 10/24/12 Natural Elixer, 25. 10/25/12 Mustard Greens, 26. 10/26/12 Table setting reflections, 27. 10/27/12 Hunters, 28. 10/28/12 Ren Faire Phantom, 29. 10/29/12 Carving Time, 30. 10/30/12 Lake Michigan-Sandy, 31. 10/31/12 Hot chili and fresh corn bread, pre-trick-or-treat sustenance... It's what Halloween night is all about!32. Not available33. Not available34. Not available35. Not available36. Not available

October in Review

It's hard to believe how quickly October went!  Now that soccer season is taking a reprieve and the last of the garden duty and leaf collection should be completed soon, I'm looking forward to moving toward a creative holiday season.  Here is a little glimpse of the treats that October had to offer viewed through my lens.  Happy October!