THE BRITS

 I began watching Downton Abbey yesterday.

I had watched around the first six episodes a couple of years ago and then quit so I decided to start at the beginning once again.

Nothing like a British drama to relax the mind.

And then what turned up in my email?

Probably from Wacky Wally but I'm not sure.

At any rate, here it is.

Coincidence?

Must have been.

SPOOKINESS

 I'm not sure how long Halloween decorations have begun coming out in my town.

Or as I call it, "rushing the season".

But since it is now October I guess I can post my first of the "seasons greetings".

Rest assured, spookiness abounds.

This once-attractive young lady hangs by a noose from a tree in a yard not far from where I reside.

The first time I saw her I was driving by and she twirled perfectly in a breeze, making it appear she was turning and watching me pass by.

Creepy!

And then there's this - sent recently by one of my Friday Funnies contributors, Wacky Wally.

There may be no trick or treating going on this year but weirdness still teems.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Without comment on this week's news, let us commence.

That's all I've got for The Week That Was.

Have yourselves a happy little weekend and always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

THE CATS-ENJAMMER KIDS

 My good friend, Tom of Light Breezes sent me a photo this morning of his big orange cat, Hemingway, lolling in the sun with, as Tom put it, "his buddies".

He graciously gave me permission to show the picture to you.

Cats always seem to instinctively know where they look best and old Hemingway is no exception.

AUTUMN, AT LAST

 

Okay, it's the fall of the year up here in the Northern Hemisphere.

(I know, Meggie, it's the beginning of Spring down there in Oz where you live.)

The Autumnal equinox took place a few days, well nearly a week ago so now the leaves are changing and falling and the temperatures are getting cooler and we're looking for the flannels and the heavy blankets, right?

Well, here in the Central Highlands of Arizona, the mercury is still climbing into the 80's every day and it's still over 100 in Phoenix, just 80 or so miles to the south of me.

Hey, I know! Just get off my back, willya?

Look at the good side of it.

Just last evening as SWMBO and I were enjoying happy hour on our back patio she commented that it was curious how Venus came out and the skies turned dark and it got cooler a lot earlier in the evening.

And that's why she is called She Who Must Be Obeyed.

She understands all this science stuff.

So I just smiled and reflected on my good fortune.

So whatever way you celebrate, enjoy this blessed time of year.

After all, it won't be long until you'll have to get the snow shovels out and spend your days cursing Winter.

(All except you, Canadian William!)

CONUNDRUM, AGAIN

These are the times that try men's souls.

AH, HAMLET

 

To be . .

. . or not to be.

That is the question.