Cincy Lights

OK folks... who decided there was still time for nearly summer weather with October already in full swing and the Halloween decorations in the yard? Traveled North with a good friend today to spend the day at the Ohio Renaissance Festival in all it's glory (jousting, sword play, and turkey legs) and made the best of a hot and sunny day trying to stave off the temptation to buy some period attire. I DID best my friend and the archery, which was quite the feat, but I rarely get the better of him so I shall revel in my victory for just a little while longer!

Christmas will be here soon enough. No need to rush things like so many stores are doing these days. Who would have expected an October day to be so summer like?

While I love setting up our Christmas display, I do often hate being subjected to mind numbing amounts of "Holiday Cheer" from October til December. With the economy in the tank, I'm sure we'll get a heavy does of in your face advertising this Christmas, trying to guilt us into showing our affections for our loved ones with loads of imported crap from China. I'm no Scrooge at all, in fact I'm really found I enjoy Christmas and the spirit of the season a little more with lights on the house. It all gets to be a bit much when they start gearing up with the Christmas before the Tricks and Treats have been put to bed and the sweet-tooth satisfied.

Here's to cooler weather ahead!