So tonight, I was with the ninjas, Cinderella, and the big guy holding her hand. And here are the small people, pre-trick-or-treating, getting ready for the annual Halloween picture. Some of us were more ready than others. One of us was still assembling his costume while walking to the first house on our route. I […]
Halloween on an island
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As the Island Family Turns: More Gallimaufries
Here’s the latest drama in our lives, in no particular order: In the spirit of “better late than never,†which I liberally apply or disregard as needed, here are a couple of Halloween shots of the small people. The ninja, Indiana Jones and Ariel all rounded out the evening by completing their annual Candy Swap. […]
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Halloween On A New Island
Interestingly enough, Halloween presents a challenge for many island kids, or more accurately, for many island parents. The challenge is where exactly to go trick-or-treating. Islands tend to include high percentages of second-home owners, so many of the houses, especially when Halloween falls on a weeknight, are empty. In addition, some islands have small gated […]
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Today In Numbers
1. We woke up on the island that we still think of as our home to weather most yucky. 2. Since it was yucky, my eldest stayed dry and surfed via video games instead. 3. Then, around noon, the heavens opened up and poured forth this. 4. In the afternoon, we had an appointment that […]