Showing posts with label october 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label october 2015. Show all posts

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Hallowe'en

I've long noticed (and heard on the news) that Hallowe'en has moved up several spots in the retailer bonanza. This means the day is no longer just for children.  In fact, I daresay that adults have virtually taken over the day from the children and use it as an occasion for dress up and partying.

As each year that goes by the restaurants and retail stores also get caught up in the day because they are trying to entice the adults to spend.  In my small sample of photos, I saw several restaurants using the Hallowe'en theme to decorate and offering themed food and drinks.  These days I think small business owners have to work very hard to stay in business so they get creative.  I even saw one high end consignment shop trying to induce shoppers with the creative use of clothes for elegant costumes.

I took these photos as I was doing errands late this afternoon.

I don't celebrate Hallowe'en. I  gave that up when I was twelve but I do understand that little children find the day fun.  It is also a time when a lot of parents bond with their children over preparing the costume for the evening and going out together to get the treats. I see the children holding hands with moms and dads in the neighbourhood. They always bring a smile to my face. But I actually see more adults in costume than children and today was no exception.

Not to be a party pooper but I abhore all the money being spent on decor and costumes for grownups. There just is so much need in the world and even here at home that I wish people would save the money and give it to charity. There are people going hungry and dying for lack of medical care in many places around the world. Even in Canada, individuals and families go hungry & go without homes.  Many that still have homes and jobs have taken on a level of household debt never seen before.  Looking for party excuses is perhaps one way to blow off steam and avoid dealing with the family finances.


Right now I hear firecrackers going off. It will likely be like that until 3 or 4 in the morning. 

On the news yesterday there was a report of one old wooden house burned down due to firecrackers. 
Some residents want the firecrackers banned altogether. Especially those that live in a very old house. 

 Whether you celebrate Halloween or not, stay safe.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

October Sky


I've enrolled in a short Spanish course.

On my first day of class, I captured the scene above while I was having a quick lunch purchased from one of the food trucks in the photo.

The weather was beautiful and you can see that the sky was such a lovely clear blue.  Also you can see that the leaves are turning golden and red.

I hope the weather is lovely wherever you are.

I am late adding my photo link to Skywatch but have been under the weather this week.

Am now taking medicine and should be feeling better in a few days.
It is Super Moon edition at Skywatch Friday.
I don't have a zoom lens or an expensive camera so my Super Moon looks so far away and small.

I had to cut out the the trees and buildings from my photo because the city lights made the moon photos too blurry.

Perhaps I can borrow a zoom lens before the next Super Moon and see if my photos are any better.



I'm on my way to an evening with  the Symphony.

I hope you are doing something you enjoy this weekend.

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