It's beginning to look a lot like Halloween

Pumpkins now line the porch, and spider webs the shrubbery. We've had our traditional Irish meal in honor of the celts (who gave us Samhain), brought the candy bowl out of repose, and I've worn several pairs of orange socks this week.

We're on the second round of costumes. We've watched The Phantom of the Opera (The Lon Chaney version) and the The History Channel's Haunted History of Halloween.

Today was celebration day on Michigan's campus, the day of the Halloween party at the Exhibit Museum of Natural History and the Halloween Concert given annually by the School of Music.

It's really feeling a lot like Halloween these days.

Windy City

We're in Chicago for what is becoming an annual birthday visit. We came into town last night and enjoyed true Chicago deep dish pizza for dinner. Then today we had a late breakfast at our favorite local place before spending the rest of the afternoon at the Field Museum, per Calvin's request. Egypt, Tibet, the Pacific Islands, biodiversity, evolution, and Extreme Mammals—we did it all. Afterwards? Pool, football on TV, relaxing, and great dinner.

Tomorrow? Zoo time.

Football Saturday

This year may feel more blue than maize, but oh well. We're still having fun.

Football is back

I'll make no comment on the football game itself (our team so far has left much to be desired), but our fun football Saturdays are back, and that's something we can cheer for. Tailgating with good friends, eating good food, and enjoying beautiful weather. Calvin and I got to go to the game this time around, which treated us to helicopters, a bald eagle, and a stealth bomber, all in pre-game. The rest of the game was just as heart bursting, but not for such enjoyable reasons (eek!). Jon, who is not a huge fan of football itself, got to stay home and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Watermelon

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