A Suitable Halloween Companion

joined me at Green's View

That Glow Down the Hill

Who needs a pumpkin on a Halloween night like this?

Saturday and Sunday: Three Good Things about One Quick Birmingham Overnight

I

An unexpected historical marker at the largest and most beautiful welcome center in Alabama.

History at a rest stop. Who knew?

II

Family gathered on a new front porch to meet me upon arrival, Halloween decorations in evidence.

III

A sleepy bee on lantana, which clung to the dog's tail when Betsy (the dog) was a bit too enthusiastic about seeing it.

Cue laughter.

Halloween House

Every year, a fellow who lives just off the highway here in Sewanee, decorates his house -- enthusiastically -- for Halloween and Christmas. I couldn't resist stopping there on my way home today.

Pumpkins, ghoulies, flags and all, his yard, a nuisance to some (from the gossip I've heard), brings me pleasure. Yard art at least. A folk art installation or assemblage at best. In either case, it makes me smile -- this community gift.