“That’s the last time I put you in charge of the tequila when we’re making margaritas.” — JoAnne Kenrick when life is haunted spirits visit in the night telling ghost stories * * * Scary Guest ~ Jalopy Driver • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Haunted” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“The world turned upside down —in a good way— for one black velvet night.” Karen Fortunati come Halloween night pumpkins grin to make us smile goblins try to scare * * * Upside Down Night ~ Halloween fixins • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Scary Stuff” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“The tongue has no bones, but can break a heart.” — Ed Sheeran “To thrive in life you need three bones. A wishbone. A backbone. And a funny bone.” — Reba McEntire * * * The skeletons are out for Halloween. ~ Photo at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, Conn., by Mary O’Connor © 2019
“During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I am a little more open-minded.” — Author Unknown “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, … More Free Spirit
“’It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh,’ said the scarecrow thoughtfully, ‘for you must sleep, and eat and drink. However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly.’” — L. Frank Baum * * * Seasonal props — Photo by Mary O’Connor … More Fall Harvest Props
“There are three things that I’ve learned never discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.” — Linus * * * Autumn faces at Burnett’s Country Gardens, Salem, CT, (above) and Smith’s Acres, Niantic, CT (below). Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2016
or the memory of our own mistakes that we wish we could undo?” — Laura Lam * * * Happy Halloween!!! Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 