My Daddy's Crazy, Part 2

Luna here again.

I told you before how I thought my daddy was going crazy when he started stringing lights in the trees and bushes outside. Well, now, I think he's gone around the bend and it's time to seek professional help for him.

You see, after he finished putting these lights and other things he calls inflatables in the yard, he's now talking about putting up a tree in the house. I ask you, why would anyone want to put a tree in their house.

And just today, he started to put these things he calls Hallmark ornaments up next to the ceiling in the dining room. I don't know why he'd want to put them up so high, out of our reach. They look like they'd be fun to play with. I've got Uno and Dewey on the case, however. They've been eying the proceedings and when the get on the stepladder, they're close. Now if they can just figure out how to scale that final three feet to reach them.

Okay, back to this tree thing. I've heard Daddy say he has a plan to deal with us. I don't know why he'd need a plan. I mean anything that comes with the tree is probably something we should kill. I can look outside and see these things crawling through the shurbs next to the window, which prevents us from getting to them, so if he brings a tree inside, why that'll make it easier for us. So, despite whatever his plan is, I'll put the Mighty Hunters (Uno, Dewey, Trey and maybe even Grim) on the case and they'll take care of anything they find.

Meanwhile, I don't have thumbs and can't figure out how to use his cell phone, so would someone do me a favor and call 911. My daddy needs professional help before whatever has affected him gets any worse.

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My Daddy's crazy

Hi, this is Luna again and I snuck in to use my daddy's computer while he's outside. You see, I think he's gone crazy. I'm watching him from the window and he's putting lights in the trees!

Now what sane person does that. And he keeps saying decorations along with last year. I don't really remember all that far back and besides, I was busy with these three hellions that mommy says came from me, but that really can't be the case, because they're nothing like me. But, that's beside the point.

The point is, I don't know what to do about my daddy. Why does he want to put lights in the trees. And, he's going to add something called inflatables. I'm not sure what that is, but mommy and daddy say there's one in the box on the table. That's what they say. All I see is a box. And it has a kitty on it. A large white kitty wearing a bow and red sweater. And smiling. I ask you, what kitty smiles. Well, maybe secretly, when our people feed us and pet us. But we never let them see us smile.

Okay, I'm going to watch my daddy closely. I need to make sure this condition doesn't get any worse. After all, I need his lap to sleep on during the evening while he tries to cross stitch. And it was real nice of him to get me this new chair to sleep on during the day. I'll keep you updated whenever I get the chance to sneak on here again.

Luna

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No Shave November

You might have noticed the guys on The Today Show look a little scruffy these days, as in they all lost their collective razors.

If you missed the announcement on Nov. 1, the male cast members and crew have taken a vow to not shave during the month in honor of No Shave November. The goal of this effort, according to the website noshavenovember.com, is to raise awareness "...by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.  Donate the money you usually spend on shaving and grooming for a month to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle."

I'd never heard of No Shave November before learning about it on The Today Show, and it seems like a worthwhile effort to raise awareness about cancer, particularly among males. However, I don't plan to let my facial hair grow, but will follow the other suggestion on the website and donate to the American Cancer Society anyway.

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Fall

Pumpkins. Colorful leaves. Apple cider. Halloween.

Yep, all sure signs that fall is here. Even though fall is a season that we don't experience in Florida like the northern states, there are still subtle signs that we're undergoing a change in the weather (and I'm not referring to the more obvious indications in various retail outlets). The foliage in the live oaks takes on a darker luster unlike the spring with it's a more vibrant green. As the rainy season draws to an end, the grass stops growing and begins to turn brown. The summer flowers (like the bromeliads in the photo) begin to die off.

It also means an end to hurricane season (Nov. 30) and we can cease watching the weather in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The humidity weakens and temperatures lower and there are days when we don't need to run the air conditioner.

Fall has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and even though I need to resort to the Internet to get my fall leaf fix, I still know it's here. (For once, it really felt like fall this year in Florida, something we hadn't experienced in a long time.)

And as October draws to a close, that mean's I'll turn my attention to the upcoming holiday season and begin preparing my annual outdoor lighting extravaganza. But more on that later. For now, I'm going to enjoy what's passing for fall at this moment.

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A Halloween Finish

    It’s finished!

Well, actually, I finished it during the last week of September, but at least I completed my wife’s Halloween cross stitch project in time for her to enjoy it during one of her favorite holidays. The piece is the “Haunted House Welcome” from Stoney Creek, and while I made a few modifications here and there, the finished product is fairly close to the pattern I followed.

And since I have some time now before Halloween, I ordered some guacamole linen from 123Stitch.com to complete a small design from Lizzie Kate called Hocus Pocus.

Speaking of Halloween, we were out last night and saw our first house decorated with orange lights in the shrubbery and a few other appropriate ornamentation. I’ve never decorated outside for Halloween, but maybe I’ll take a trip to Lowe’s or Home Depot and see what I can find.

What about you? Does anyone else decorate for Halloween?

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Museum Day

 
    Well, for the most part, I seem to have my workspace, computer and my blog back. A special thanks to Luna for filling in the other day as her post apparently was well received. I guess she’ll need to make guest appearances.

Okay, on to the topic of the day. Museums.

If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday, Sept. 28 (besides college football), go visit a local museum.

Museum Day Live! is an annual event sponsored by by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day
Ticket. Rules allow only one ticket per household for two people. If your interest lies in history or the arts, you’re sure to find a participating museum near you. I plan to visit the Tampa History Center in the downtown area.

Details about the day along with a searchable list of participating museums and the ticket, which you print and present at the museum, are available at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

Have fun, and if you go, drop a comment. I’d like to hear what other people thought or experienced.

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The Mighty Hunters

Hi, this is Luna, the leader of the Mighty Hunters. Daddy hasn’t blogged in a few days because we have taken over his workspace. You see, chasing lizards is way more important than letting him write, so other than allowing him a few brief moments to check e-mail and Facebook (whatever those things are that he thinks are so important), the desk is ours.

Here we are.

That’s me on the right, with Dewey in the middle and Trey on the left. Missing is Uno, although she might have taken the high ground on the shelving unit next to the desk. Dewey (almost perfect), Trey (under baked) and Uno (over baked) are my kittens. They’re almost a year and a half old and came as a surprise to Daddy and Mommy when they rescued me from outside. Uno always has my back when it comes to Grimm, who’s six months older than my kittens and ensures that he won’t steal my crown.

Besides chasing lizards (and our job would be so much easier if there wasn’t this clear thing between us and our prey), I like to help Daddy cross stitch (whatever that is, but he seems to enjoy it). The nice thing is, he’ll sit in his chair, which means I can curl up in his lap and take another hard-earned nap (hey, you try keeping these kittens in line all day long). Daddy just sits there poking this thing he calls a needle through something that I like to lay on. To his credit, he doesn’t make me move when he can’t poke the needle any longer. He just waits for me to finish my nap.

He’s a good Daddy and I’m glad he took me in from outside.

Oh, he said I had to mention turtles, so turtles, whatever that is. Stay tuned, we’ll let him return eventually.

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