The Neighborhood Wreaths
If one wreath is good, two wreaths are twice as nice.
Palmetto Trees … Again
I’ve talked before about the palmetto tree mailbox posts here in the neighborhood. But what about those neighbors who feel that a post is just too costly? Or perhaps too … permanent? Well, never fear. There is a palmetto tree … Continued
Inflatable Turkeys
I love Thanksgiving inflatables. Because that’s how I feel after Thanksgiving dinner. Inflatable.
Welcome, Y’all
Cranberries. Yeah, we don’t grow those down here. Nor do we have Plymouth Rock. Or Pilgrims, for that matter. But we do have Southern hospitality. And what is Thanksgiving Day about if it’s not about hospitality, graciousness and gratefulness? Oh, … Continued
The Frost Is on the Punkin
Fall is my favorite time to walk through the neighborhood — especially this glorious time between Halloween and Thanksgiving. When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock, And you hear the kyouck and gobble of … Continued
The Week After Halloween
I don’t know about your neighborhood, but over here it’s a sad, sad week at the curb.
Wave Your Hands in the Air Like You Just Don’t Care
Nothing says “Halloween” quite like…disembodied zombie hands. I’ve been keeping my eyes on them, and I have to say I’m quite unimpressed with our neighborhood zombies. It’s been days now, and they’ve only managed to get their hands out of … Continued
The Haunted Lighthouse
Sounds like a Nancy Drew mystery, doesn’t it? But this lighthouse is right here in our neighborhood. 100 miles from the nearest ocean. I’m assuming the cobwebs are Halloween decorations. But, then again, maybe it truly is overrun by giant … Continued
Pumpkin Letters
It happened before with the frog flags. And now it’s happening with pumpkin letters. These neighbors don’t live near each other, but they all obviously got the same coupon for a big sale at the Pumpkin Flag Store. It just … Continued
Cannonballs
As far as I know, the Redcoats never invaded my neighborhood. The Yankees didn’t, either. I guess they didn’t think our yard flags and patio furniture were valuable enough targets. But if they ever do come back for our plastic … Continued