Well, we first-timers need to encourage and support each other! We may not have hundreds of followers (yet) but it sure helps to have a few faithful readers that come with words of encouragement. You've lived what I consider an 'unconventional' life and have tons of fascinating stories to tell. I'm happy to spread the word, so others can enjoy them.
A lovely read - the leaves, the fragrances, the mental image of gardens in autumn.
Of course, Autumn in Australia is in April-May, so a little different.
As a child (think 1950's), Halloween had no relevance here at all and it had barely registered by the time I had my own children. And with pumpkins being an expensive supermarket commodity in spring-summer, it didn't fit with our climate. I never felt as though we missed out on anything because our seasons were so filled with Outdoors stuff anyway.
These days, however, with TV, social media and active marketing by stores, Halloween as a kids' festival is creeping in. Sad though, that parents have to walk with the children for child safety and that it's bright sunny daylight (summer daylight-saving). It loses its legendary edge.
My grandson lives on a farm away from suburbia and as a five year old, I think he'd rather be out on the tractor with his Dad, feeding out to the ewes and lambs. I dare say that will change as he grows older. But in a way, I hope not...
Well, we first-timers need to encourage and support each other! We may not have hundreds of followers (yet) but it sure helps to have a few faithful readers that come with words of encouragement. You've lived what I consider an 'unconventional' life and have tons of fascinating stories to tell. I'm happy to spread the word, so others can enjoy them.
Numbers 8 and 9 interested me. I love baking with pumpkin, including making homemade dog treats. I'm researching number 9 to learn more.
I never liked celebrating Halloween as a kid, and less as an adult. But I sit on the side and admire others who take the holiday very seriously.
Loved the details, great read, thank you.
A lovely read - the leaves, the fragrances, the mental image of gardens in autumn.
Of course, Autumn in Australia is in April-May, so a little different.
As a child (think 1950's), Halloween had no relevance here at all and it had barely registered by the time I had my own children. And with pumpkins being an expensive supermarket commodity in spring-summer, it didn't fit with our climate. I never felt as though we missed out on anything because our seasons were so filled with Outdoors stuff anyway.
These days, however, with TV, social media and active marketing by stores, Halloween as a kids' festival is creeping in. Sad though, that parents have to walk with the children for child safety and that it's bright sunny daylight (summer daylight-saving). It loses its legendary edge.
My grandson lives on a farm away from suburbia and as a five year old, I think he'd rather be out on the tractor with his Dad, feeding out to the ewes and lambs. I dare say that will change as he grows older. But in a way, I hope not...