So...Halloween

Did the reading of the Poe play yesterday evening. It was fun. I think I did rather well, if I may forgo modesty at the moment. I was doing several different parts, and I feel like I did a decent job of differentating them. Especially since one of them was Virginia, Poe's cousin/child bride and another was Louisa, his sort of step-mother.

I admit I was rather hoping someone there would say, 'gosh, you are perfect for this play I am putting on. Please say you will join the cast!' but, alas, it didn't happen. Hopefully, that door is open though, and maybe something will come up in the future.

Prior to that, of course, was the Halloween celebrations with Charlie. ( pic spam under cut )

Then my camera crapped out, so I wasn't able to take any more photos which I'm sure is a relief to everyone looking at this post.

The downside was, it was a very long day for Charlie, and on our way home he started to cry because he was sad that Halloween was almost over. It didn't help that the boots he was wearing were clearly hurting his feet by that point, and I'm such a crap mom I didn't bring sneakers for him.

He did get tons of candy though, so I'm sure it was all worth it.

So...Halloween

Did the reading of the Poe play yesterday evening. It was fun. I think I did rather well, if I may forgo modesty at the moment. I was doing several different parts, and I feel like I did a decent job of differentating them. Especially since one of them was Virginia, Poe's cousin/child bride and another was Louisa, his sort of step-mother.

I admit I was rather hoping someone there would say, 'gosh, you are perfect for this play I am putting on. Please say you will join the cast!' but, alas, it didn't happen. Hopefully, that door is open though, and maybe something will come up in the future.

Prior to that, of course, was the Halloween celebrations with Charlie. ( pic spam under cut )

Then my camera crapped out, so I wasn't able to take any more photos which I'm sure is a relief to everyone looking at this post.

The downside was, it was a very long day for Charlie, and on our way home he started to cry because he was sad that Halloween was almost over. It didn't help that the boots he was wearing were clearly hurting his feet by that point, and I'm such a crap mom I didn't bring sneakers for him.

He did get tons of candy though, so I'm sure it was all worth it.

Television stuff

Just a couple of things I felt like sharing. Spoilers for the latest episodes of Heroes and House.

( Heroes )

And now, House. ( spoilers again )

Any thoughts? Those of you who watch either of these shows?

Television stuff

Just a couple of things I felt like sharing. Spoilers for the latest episodes of Heroes and House.

( Heroes )

And now, House. ( spoilers again )

Any thoughts? Those of you who watch either of these shows?

One more thing and then I'll shut up.

I think I've come up with a basic plot idea for NaNoWriMo. At least I sat down and wrote 535 words, and I think I know where I want to go with this. Basically, I'm doing the ghost thing, but my main character isn't someone who habitually sees spirits. I'm hoping it will be a cross between a ghost story and one of those 'hey kids, let's solve the mystery of Smuggler's Cove' type books from the Stratemeyer Syndicate back in the day. I'm currently calling it Under the Oak Tree, because that's what sprang to mind.

Here's a poem I wrote about November awhile ago. I've posted it before, but I like it so there.

November begins
with leftover Halloween candy
purchased for half price at the grocery store.
Soon candy corn gives way to
Indian corn
decorating the door,
a welcome home sign
for family members who gather for that
most American of holidays;
celebrating their thankfulness with
turkey for five, or twelve,
or two,
depending on how the family has grown
or gone.
November ends
With leftover pumpkin pie,
holiday shopping and wondering
at how quickly the year has flown,
while outside the trees rival the summer flowers
with their brilliance,
Reminding us
that even endings can be beautiful

Oh, and ( one more thing about Heroes )

I made a new House icon, see?

One more thing and then I'll shut up.

I think I've come up with a basic plot idea for NaNoWriMo. At least I sat down and wrote 535 words, and I think I know where I want to go with this. Basically, I'm doing the ghost thing, but my main character isn't someone who habitually sees spirits. I'm hoping it will be a cross between a ghost story and one of those 'hey kids, let's solve the mystery of Smuggler's Cove' type books from the Stratemeyer Syndicate back in the day. I'm currently calling it Under the Oak Tree, because that's what sprang to mind.

Here's a poem I wrote about November awhile ago. I've posted it before, but I like it so there.

November begins
with leftover Halloween candy
purchased for half price at the grocery store.
Soon candy corn gives way to
Indian corn
decorating the door,
a welcome home sign
for family members who gather for that
most American of holidays;
celebrating their thankfulness with
turkey for five, or twelve,
or two,
depending on how the family has grown
or gone.
November ends
With leftover pumpkin pie,
holiday shopping and wondering
at how quickly the year has flown,
while outside the trees rival the summer flowers
with their brilliance,
Reminding us
that even endings can be beautiful

Oh, and ( one more thing about Heroes )

I made a new House icon, see?