Yesterday I was thinking of asking Don how he gets his speaking engagements. I have done some in the past and really want to do some more. I enjoy speaking (although I get performance anxiety).

I received a call from a woman at the state hospital. She wants me to come up and talk to some of the patients. I was surprised because the last time I was there was in February. I thought they had forgotten about me. I like going there to talk.

I go full circle.

I have alot of gratitude for the "Hill." I was a patient there for some time in the 1980's. They showed me how to build a life foundation of which I stand on to this day. I spent many good years there and have fond memories of the staff and patients.

It's " All Hallows Eve." The bewitching hour is upon us. My front porch will soon have ghosts and goblins to give treats to.( and maybe I'll scare a few)

Last night we watched Charlie Brown's Halloween. That movie is classic. I remember watching it when I was a child. It has been a staple in Margaret and I's house.

I love Halloween. We go all out and decorate the porch. My fog machine didn't work so we bought a "super" fog machine. When we got it home I couldn't wait to see how it worked. I set it up in the kitchen for its trial run. OMG! When it warmed up I gave it a small shot and the thing fogged up the whole kitchen! I thought the smoke alarm would go off! I can't wait to "fog" the porch. The first year we used a fog machine the air that night was heavy with no wind. The porch fogged nicely and so did the street! The fog "hung" around the street lights! That was so cool! We have 4 monsters a bat, a cauldren, several strobe lights, pumpkins and of course candy! I have to finish the porch today.

Happy Hallows Eve everyone!

Keep your feet on the ground, the sun on your face and the wind at your back. Live, love, laugh, learn, listen, David