Howl-o-ween

This is my favorite time of the year!  The weather is just right, the air smells like bonfires, and fall colors are glorious!  Tonight will be fun because I get to see the little people dressed up.  They are so cute.
My children and I cut pumpkins and have a contest to see which one is best.  Of course, The OSU pumpkin is mine...
Tonight, we are changing our routine.  My son and I are going to see a concert in St. Louis.  Twenty One Pilots is playing at the Chafitz Arena.  I hope that I am not disappointed for skipping candy duty...
I hope that everyone has a safe Halloween tonight.

Just a plug...

Would you like to help out a great cause?  Then go to the Mascoutah Senior Center on November 1, 2015 from 3-5 pm and enjoy their wine and cheese tasting.  They also have a silent auction that had some really nice things!
The money that you spend goes to fund the meals that they send for Meals on Wheels and low cost lunches for seniors.  You don’t even need to be a resident of Mascoutah.  All money spends...www.facebook.com/AGEWITHATTITUDE

Fire 'em all!!

I do not typically identify myself as Republican or Democrat.  I like to think that I listen to the proposal and make a decision on its merits, not whether the party would like it or not. 

If I went to work and told my supervisor that I was going to do some of my job, but not all, because someone else wasn't doing their job, I would have already lost my job. 

So, why isn't anyone getting fired in Springfield?  How can just a few people hold an entire state hostage?  If they cannot work together, get rid of them.  I think that if they were held accountable for their productivity, or lack thereof, they would work a little more to get to some agreement.

Illinois is an embarrassment to the U.S. with its bickering and grandstanding.  We are a shining example of what not to do in politics.

Rant over....

I love the fall

While everyone may love other seasons; my favorite is fall.  The temperature is perfect, the leaves are beautiful, and apples and pumpkins are ready to eat!  Halloween is around the corner and Octoberfest is here.  Many little towns and colleges have homecomings to celebrate.  Football season is warming up and tailgating season is upon us.  People seem to come together more and everyone is outside enjoying the weather before it gets cold.