It’s October – that means that the time of “Tacky Seasonal Decorations” is upon us. This year, the Big House O’ Inflatables has added to their Hallowe’en collection by adding a big scary lawn spider and a giant Homer Simpson wearing a skeleton costume. I was on my way home after church, feeling a bit low and anxious but hopeful (more on that later) but felt much cheered and uplifted after seeing the inspirational sight of a 12 foot Homer, not to mention a spider big enough to be Shelob‘s stunt double. Next month, of course, the Harvest Season will…

Here is Steve at our recent outing to Brookfield Zoo, with a unique way to take tea for busy people on the go. (hurray! The moblog returns! For some reason, I couldn’t get it to accept messages for a while. Look for more images to come)