It’s an interesting feeling today. I woke up and it’s pouring with rain, very cleansing, which is nice. I’m almost all geared up for the ritual and activities of the day although I’m still deciding if I will take the munchkin out to one of the parties that are going on either at our local grocery store, our apartment complex or the mall. I’m not really sure that he will “get” things yet, but it would be nice to go out and about for a little while, even if I’m not sure that either he or I will dress up.

It’s nothing to do with the fact that we have no makeup mirrors to assist in the donning of fancy grease paints more that he’s too young to really understand the point and I don’t think he would appreciate being put into a duck outfit. I might just let him wear his “Little Devil” shirt and go around. I realize despite all my preparations I somehow neglected to pick up candy, perhaps I can rectify that this morning.

Last year we were out with the munchkin’s grandparents until fairly late and I really didn’t do anything much past honoring our deceased relatives and ancestors with a meal and doing a brief blessing for the new year to come and sweeping out the negative energy from the house. While I generally operate on a “going with the flow and from the heart” with regards to ceremonies and celebrations this year I’m going to do a good deal more for Samhain. It just feels that it’s something I must do, a re-dedication of sorts.

On a side note:
I am open for readings again as of today, although I’m pretty booked up with plans and bookings given it is the holiday. Tomorrow and Friday I have some openings.

I’ve extended the deadline for Free on the Fours until 5 p.m. given I was realizing today just how long the site was down earlier in the week. The drawing will be at 5 p.m. so you still have some time to sign up for the contest and mention it on your own blogs or sites!

Thank you.