Snoopy the Pilgrim
The Mayflower has landed in the neighborhood, and guess who was aboard? The Holiday Beagle! I told you he’d be back. * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new dog-related post … Continued
Cat Pumpkins
First, there was the year Daughter #1 named her pumpkins Rainbow, White Sunshine and Orange Love. Then there was the year Daughter #2 named her pumpkin Polly Sally. For this year’s Halloween edition of Throwback Thursday, let’s revisit the year … Continued
Halloween Cats
There’s a reason you see cats on Halloween flags instead of dogs. Cats know how to be creepy. Dogs do not. The end. * Follow along with me on the Year of the Dog challenge — a new … Continued
Welcome Fall
The holiday beagle is back in the neighborhood. This time, he’s here to welcome the crisp days of fall. I guess the dog days of summer are officially over. Let’s do a Snoopy dance! * Follow along with … Continued
Ready for the Big Day
The neighborhood is all decorated for the big day this week. No, not Thanksgiving. The Carolina-Clemson game! As you can see, I live in a very Carolina-centric neighborhood. But in the interest of journalistic integrity, didn’t I at least try … Continued
Pumpkin Turkey
I love this pumpkin turkey. Not only is it cute, but it’s practical, too. When you’re finished with your Halloween pumpkin, you can just recycle it into a turkey. How’s that for being green? (Or orange, as the case may … Continued
Deep Thoughts
There are just certain things I don’t expect to see on a yard flag. A quote by Albert Camus is one of those things. Enjoy.
The Day After Halloween
Once again, another sad, sad time at the curb.
Polly Sally
Last year, I posted a Throwback Thursday picture of the Halloween pumpkins Daughter #1 named when she was four. There must be something about that age. When Daughter #2 was four a couple of years ago, she also named the … Continued
Attack of the Giant Spiders
The neighborhood has once again been invaded by giant spiders. It seems to happen every year at this time. Please, if you receive this message, send us a giant can of bug spray. Or perhaps one very large shoe.