Halloween postponed...again

As the second year in a row where Halloween is cancelled begins to resonate, we spend today visiting with neighbors and friends who lost power (as did we) and wonder why Mother Nature doesn't like the pumpkin wielding holiday anymore. Feels strange to think of this season I love as having a new, not so positive connotation. But maybe next year will bring a heat wave--who knows.

Here's some of the neighborhood wreckage by us. Hope you all are safe and sound.

 

Montclair, West Orange and Verona are full of downed trees and power lines. I watched a fire in the street next to my development with my neighbors till PSE&G cut power and luckily the fire didn't spread. Scary stuff. We will all be without power for at least the rest of this week. They are saying Monday. What's been my saving grace?

 

Fro-Yo! I am enjoying wireless at Twist which is a delicious treat and not as packed or remotely nearly as obnoxious as the Starbucks is right now.

 

I hope you all find your fro yo, and remember to check if your yoga studio is open so you can get some YOU TIME. I know mine is and plan to decompress as soon as I can get there

 

Sending health warmth and safety to you all and going indoors to enjoy some offline reading. Enjoy your time at home whenever you can.

 

Namaste

Keri

 

Getting Ready for the Big 3-1

October 31st that is!

As my favorite holiday approaches with all its creepy crawly goodness, I have a couple of things for you. First I will indeed say that It's Getting Creepy Out There! So check out my latest Paper Weights on Indie Reader (Linked to the title above) and see what you think will be lurking over your shoulder this Halloween.

Next, what are you reading this Halloween? Looking for something scary? Check out these  Spooktacular Seasonal Selections!

Have fun carving your pumpkins and don't forget to leave the night light on if you think you might need it!



Slowing Down

My body told me to pause today. With pounding head and stuffy sinuses, I begrudgingly rolled out of bed with a pile of work ahead. Thinking about pulling the covers back up over puffy lids I stretched myself to meet the day and greeted sunshine in spite of remaining sandman's dust. After a morning of grading and teacherly duties, the outdoors called to me so I paid a visit to the park with a book about breathing and French vanilla coffee. Such a wonderful afternoon could only be topped with a cup of savory three squash soup from Whole Foods, walk with my pups and yoga tonight. Autumn is amazing again. Rudy agrees while Hickory snoozes.

Nature and I

So I'm working, taking a break, sitting in a garden on this gorgeous Fall day. Focusing on the serene surroundings all I feel is grateful. Stress is dripping away, sunshine peeps through leaves overhead and this is what I see.

Nantucket Nectar Wisdom

Huh... I think I like these better than Snapple facts... But the cooler part of today had to be seeing a grilled cheese slingin MILK TRUCK at Bryant Park. Pretty cool.

Even cooler? Giraffes.

Only in Manhattan

I went to the city to live deliberately and to taste the flavors of the obscure. There may not have been marrow to suck from life while I was there, but there's always something to see...

Yep that guy is dancing for donations to get metrocards for job interviews, and who knew dumplings came in a truck? Ice skating season is almost here again and pink umbrellas flank Herald Square for Breast Cancer Awareness. Have you squeezed your boobies this month? Hope so!

Bountiful Weekend

This past weekend was quite festive for us. On Saturday we went to an urban farm in Philly, where Subaru was holding their Fall Festival. We participated in a chili tasting contest (wouldn't you know the ugliest one tasted best! Hope it wins!) petted a goat, said happy 1st birthday to Milkshake the pig and then headed to Pat's where we grabbed some cheesesteaks before heading home. On Sunday we decided to bring Hickory on his 1st pumpkin picking excursion at Stony Hill farms in NJ. Cider, pies, cider donuts that almost made it home and a variety of gourds to gawk at completed the trip. Here are some pics to share the pumpkin love!