Large trees illuminated with purple lights at night, with glowing orange pumpkins hanging from the branches, creating a spooky, festive atmosphere. In the background, some structures are lit in red and green.

The fractured moonlight bludgeoned its way through the clouds and splintered through the trees. Jagged shadows stirred and spread across the ground, pulsating in the cracked light. The night was alive! A veritable playground for the wicked and cursed. A prelude to Halloween.

A deer stands on a grassy hill next to a pumpkin under a clear blue sky, with colorful autumn trees in the background.

It’s hard to believe we’re in the final days of October. A favored month whose visit always seems too short. She’s been a real beauty, October, and has not disappointed.  Tomorrow is Halloween, so enjoy and be safe, and remember we’ll soon be “Falling Back” as we bid adieu to Daylight Savings Time. Sweeter words, I cannot imagine. An extra hour of sleep.

Two carved jack-o-lantern pumpkins with glowing faces sit on a dark surface. One pumpkin has a toothy grin and triangular eyes; the other has wide eyes and a big smile. Both are lit from inside, creating a warm glow.

“Come dance with me, whispered the wind, under the light of the moon.
Twirl amongst the fallen leaves, waltz with a witch’s broom.
Frolic through the evening mist up to the forest fringe.
Curtsy to those hiding there, invite them to join in.
Rejoice with me spirits and specters, goblins, ghouls and ghosts.
‘Tis a party tonight! It’s Halloween, and Autumn is our host!”
-Kim Sweeney (an original poem)

Best wishes,

Kim Sweeney

Sweeney’s:  A Plant Based Company

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