Inconsequential Journals

           Today I am feeling excited. We are merely days away from the best month of the year in my area of the country...October. Colorful fall leaves create stunning backdrops to even the most mundane of tasks. A crisp morning chill invites you to pull on a sweatshirt and enjoy a quick walk. Countless festive events fill the weekends and, of course, there's Halloween. Many of us can stir up enthusiasm for this spooky holiday even if the local weather is hot and humid. So, let's do something spooky in our journal to welcome in the new month. Think of a ghost story you have heard either around the campfire or in hushed tones over the neighbor's fence. Write down all the spine tingling details you can remember. Just be careful to keep it light. The idea is to give yourself a little thrill not bring up tragic events. Think of the urban legends or mystery lights. Consider old figures from long ago who've been known to cause a bit of mischief at a local musuem or restuaran

 Fall is the time of year when I turn to cozy activities. As the sun sets earlier and earlier, I enjoy spending the evening making a meal, reading a book or watching a movie with my family. In fact, movie nights are one of my favorite ways to create an easy and inexpensive way to have some fun.  The internet is full of ideas to help with your planning. Any quick search will bring up food pairings of all sorts to accompany a large vary of family friendly films. Yet there are, suprisingly, much fewer suggestions for films enjoyed by mainly adults. This gives us a great opportunity to create some of our own couplings in our journal. Imagine watching Dracula while feasting on a rare roast beef with garlic buttered potatoes and a lovely red wine. Consider making gyros or having lamb and viewing My Big Fat Greek Wedding or one of its sequels. Include some Ouzo if you like. As the season moves forward, don't forget to pick up supplies for sugar cookies and hot cocoa. Hallmark Christmas