Lesson 976: All Hallows Eve-Eve

 Halllooooooo, Readers!

It's the night before Halloween,

which makes it All Hallows Eve-Eve.

I love the sound of All Hallows Eve--

 I think we should go back to that!

As we look ahead to the  spooky night this weekend,

I look back to a picturesque fall afternoon

last Sunday.

I reserve some of my Sundays for longer walks,

and my shoes found their way onto

the Lawrence Park Golf Course.

It has stunning views of the lake.

Look at the trees!

I looked at trees

while Mr. Lamp Post looked for his golf ball.

Natalie is just so happy 

buzzing around in a golf cart.

This is an uprooted tree

from the terrible storm we had in September.

Look at it from this perspective.

Who can golf with so many squirrels around.

They are so cute to watch.

I waited outside of this tree for several minutes

to catch this little chipmunk peeking at me.

Ms. Frizzle led the Clark School Parade

on Thursday afternoon.

Seatbelts everyone!

I never realized until this year 

how straight faced the Kindergarteners are.

Even Glinda the Good Witch doesn't know

what to make of it all.

As they grow,

they have fun dressing up

and look forward to some clowning around.

The future Huskies look strong,

as do the Minions.

A cute scarecrow is always my personal favorite.

How fun.

The kids were all smiles!

Be safe out there, Jesse.

Add the butter, Harry.

Purple witches.

Yellow M & Ms

and we welcome Josh Allen

to any kid event!

Enjoy the orange glow of the weekend!

All Hallows Eve is a little creepy,

but don't be afraid.

I've lived through much worse this week.

There's nothing more frightening

then watching Sam and Grandpa cutting down branches.

Or the watching the Steelers game at 9:30 am.

Grandma and Erik had a breakfast tailgate.

Ellen Louise is off to journey

through the Ghost Trails down state.

More on that story next week.

I'll meet you for the retelling

under the light of the lamp post

next Friday night.

Eloise

Lesson 975: Fame

Hello, Readers!

We had a frosty outfield north of the Lamp post this week.

The first frost is so pretty.

                                                            On that morning every year,

excited by the evidence of change,

 I dash outside with my camera for the captures.

My claim to fame is getting lost in the little moments-

and  I forget to start my car to melt the windshield,

making me (almost) late for work.

Coming in behind the buses counts as on time.

See, I made it!

                                                            Here is the view of the lake 

from the Clark School parking lot,

in all the fall splendor.

As most of my gardens are going to seed,

I have a few new blooms!

This little spindly guy

greeted me when I got home from work.

It's been unseasonably warm and beautiful in Erie!

My end goal is to get this last one in the pot to bloom.

Its claim to fame will be 

The Last Bloom of Fall.

Truly, I know I have no real hand in things.

Everything blooms in its own time.

I love the Halloween,

but I am also famous for being a bit spooky.

This is about as scary as I like:

Grandma is famous for playing tricks.

Perhaps this is why she tried to spook me

with these ghosts.

Hazel wasn't having it.

She looked,

and it's just her little boy statue

wearing his Halloween costume!

He's a spooky little kitten 

who made her way into Anna's heart.

Meet College Cat, Mabel!

We're famous for making the lives of our pets

quite luxurious.

Gus sleeps with his pink monkey.

Last weekend we went to 

this famous restaurant in Buffalo!

It is worth the trip if you like

Italian food!

Great suggestion, Nicole.

After a bite to eat

we found our way to the new Bills Stadium!

We loved the incorporated art and history of the Buffalo Bills.

Blessing Hancock captured 

the spirit of Buffalo.

Here is the link to her website 

to view more of her work.

https://blessinghancock.com/projects/

I love the circle of fame!

The pillars include a select group of legends,

and have some empty ones saved for future greatness.

I love this one for The Bills Mafia!

After we saw the stadium grounds,

we walked across the street to the Bills Shop.

I said hi to poster Josh Allen,

and fell in love with the Billustration!

This book is 100% headed to my Shelf of Fame,

as one of my favorite books ever.

I've halted all of my other books 

I'm simultaneously reading,

Harry and Hermione can work on their spells in  Hogwarts without me.

Coromon Strike and Robin can consult with me later on their crime solving.

I'll pick up right where I left off 

when I get back to them,

much like reconnecting with old friends.

I'll be focusing my reading effort

on the story of Birdie and Meg.

That's when I KNOW a book is a Hall of Famer.

Speaking of Hall of Fame,

Tim McGraw made it into the Country Music one.

CLICK HERE for part of his speech

The BEST story I found this week 

is that of Heidi and Carole.

Middle school teacher Heidi, 

originally from Buffalo,

moved to California for a fresh start in August.

She is kept awake at night from loud sounds

from her upstairs neighbor.

Meet Carole--

a 87 year old with Parkinson's.

I highly recommend following Heidi

on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

Go back to her first post about Carole--with an e,

and work your way backwards.

Make sure you have Kleenex nearby.

To hear Heidi's friendly Buffalo inflections,

with Carole's articulate words

iced thickly with a British accent

CLICK HERE

 

It will restore your faith in human kindness.

Here is the address if you would like to send

a card to Carole and Heidi.

Here at the Lamp Post 

we understand the importance

of fun, surprise mail!

Carole and Heidi

P.O. Box 868

Culver City, CA

90232

Natalie will be mailing hers out in the morning!

Have a nice weekend,

Eloise