"Only" ~ Those Halloweens of the Past < #write31days >

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

As you know, this month, I'm joining  Write 31,

writing off  a one word prompt daily. 
THIS is the very last day of the challenge and wow......
what a month.
Admittedly, I did miss one or two days a few weeks back.....
buuuuuut,  here it is,  the end of the month.
So, THANK YOU for sticking with me all the way through!
 
For today's prompt, "only,"
I'm departing from my poety-ish free writes to
reach back and grab some Halloween memories from years ago,
sharing a photo < or four >  of those days 
when our only, our  singular purpose, 
 was to live in the moment,  enjoy the excitement.
The fleeting years of dress up and cupcake decorating
and warm cider during trick or treat breaks. 
To grab  the feeling, to remember their giddy anticipation
while donning the costume accessories, the face paint,
grabbing the pumpkin buckets and heading  out  to ring those 
door bells all over town.
~~     

 Halloween 2007
A blur of excitement

 


 We're closing in on the US presidential election
here in the USA....
have you heard about the  Election Novena?



 

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Friends, as always,  

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 ~Chris

"Date" ~ A Novena, an Election < #write31days >

As you know, this month, I'm joining  Write 31

writing off  a one word prompt daily.

For today's prompt, "date," I thought I'd  depart 
from my  poetry-ish free-writes and   
share with you instead, a novena.
We, here in the US, are leading up to the presidential election
  in just  nine days
and so beginning t-o-d-a-y, I'm inviting all my readers and friends,
whatever your religion or political leanings to join in
prayer for the future of our great nation.
The Savior has our back,  whatever the outcome.

This novena is positively my favorite because I get 
practical and consistent email reminders as one is about to begin
and then daily during the nine day stretch. 
How great is that?
 You can sign up too at Pray More Novenas. com.

Here's the Election Novena that begins today,
Sunday October 30, just nine days before The Big Day.

photo credit: PrayMoreNovenas.com 
  

Want to know more about the novena, a powerful nine day
prayer for a specific intention or grace?
This is an amazing resource:

 
 
 And may God Bless America


 

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Good luck!

Dayspring is a partner in the #write31days challenge!!

      

                                                

The Five Minute Friday book is available! 
I'm privileged to have a story included  within~~

All profits from the book will be divided equally between 

two ministries in South Africa: 

The Vine School in Cape Town, and The Ten Dollar Tribe!

So, grab the book, support essential ministries, enrich your life!
And join us for #FMF this Friday and every Friday!

    

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"Eat" <#write31days > Five MInute Friday

This month, I'm joining  Write 31

writing off  a one word prompt for 
five minutes per day.

I'm thrilled to take part and hope my writing 
improves and deepens, given 

a "forced" appointment with my blogger draft daily!
And I'm happy to link to Kate's weekly FMF party!
 

                                                                    So here goes, in five:

Eat

 Love these words spoken by Julia Child,  once upon a time......

 "People who love to eat are always the best people."

But one step further....I  revel in not just those people

who love to eat.........but the ones who love to 

linger, wallow, immerse, frequent, gather,  

spend vast amounts of time......

and not just for the food.

And the crowd, be it two or twenty two,

as they set about the table

in that kitchen, the soul of the house 

Hearts assemble and share, catch up, become accepted....

while chopping, stirring, mixing, sipping, stirring, creating.

Because it's not just about the food...these times when we draw near,

for celebration or for the everyday, is it?

It's about the power of the gathering......

Doesn't it inspire us  to be more?

More joyful,  more  reflective, more happy?

More alive?

Old or young, host or guest, newcomer or 'regular,'

all gathered, expectantly, for sustenance of body and soul.....

we restore one another.....

we  are each other's refreshment, indulgence, tonic.

 

Have you heard about the 

 Great $100 Dayspring Giftcard Giveaway??

What are you waiting for??

Go ahead over and enter!
Good luck!

Dayspring is a partner in the #write31days challenge!!

      

                                              

 

The Five Minute Friday book is available! 
I'm privileged to have a story included  within~~

All profits from the book will be divided equally between 

two ministries in South Africa: 

The Vine School in Cape Town, and The Ten Dollar Tribe!

So, grab the book, support essential ministries, enrich your life!
And join us for #FMF this Friday and every Friday!

    

                                                                Friends, as always,  

thank you for stopping over and 

spending some of your precious time 

here at my home on the web!

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Until next time
  
 ~Chris

"Blowout" Perfect ( and Inexpensive ) Halloween Costumes for the Kids < #write31days >

This month, I'm joining  Write 31

writing off  a one word prompt daily.

So here goes - - today's prompt: BLOWOUT,

which I decided to make alllllll about hugely discounted

Halloween costumes for the littles.

The Big Day's only ten days away and

if you're still searching for just the "right" one

 whether old stand by's or popular-this-year costumes,

I've got you covered!   

Here we go~

Let's keep this simple so you can get right to shopping! 

 Captain America saves the day!

Brave Firefighter

A witch that's more fairy  than scary!

Is there a Doctor in the house?

You've got a friend in me~

Super cute Halloween themed leggings!

 

M-i-c-k-e-y- M-o-u-s-e!!

 Cute, right?
And hey, you might want to click back to last year's post:

5 Halloween Must Haves ~ 
Frugal Tricks & Treats Too Cute to Spook! 
Plus a Walking Dead Make Up Tutorial






For those who'd like to have some science-y Halloween fun,
here's my Skeletal System Unit Study, 
complete with  tons of awesome resources, 
books, movies, cookie, crafts 

ENJOY!

 

Have you heard about the 

 Great $100 Dayspring Giftcard Giveaway??

What are you waiting for??

Go ahead over and enter!
Good luck!

Dayspring is a partner in the #write31days challenge!!

      

                                              

The Five Minute Friday book is available! 
I'm privileged to have a story included  within~~

All profits from the book will be divided equally between 

two ministries in South Africa: 

The Vine School in Cape Town, and The Ten Dollar Tribe!

So, grab the book, support essential ministries, enrich your life!
And join us for #FMF this Friday and every Friday!

    

                                                                Friends, as always,  

thank you for stopping over and 

spending some of your precious time 

here at my home on the web!

Have you signed up to receive my posts in your email inbox?

   If not, just click here to 

subscribe to Campfires and Cleats by email 

quickly and easily  so we can be in touch regularly!

You might wish to follow on Facebook as well.....

Until next time
  
 ~Chris