Ghost Upon the Floor

Big Lots? Really?



Also, I took this photo well over a week ago, and have been meaning to post it.

How beautiful, how simple, how perfect- how needed this fallen leaf is; the beginning of the season.

Found by my mother in front of her house this morning.

I've posted quite a bit about my local Forest Lawn Cemetery, here in Buffalo, New York. In early July, I spent the larger half of a slightly overcast afternoon crawling the cemetery, taking photos and videos on my phone-- the visit was very spur of the moment.

It is possible I took hundreds of photos that day. Rather than overwhelming an entire post with even half of them, I've decided to break down the trip into segments.

I will begin with what I think is one of the most striking monuments in the sprawling cemetery. Forest Lawn's map describes Samuel F. Pratt, for whom the memorial is made, as "One of the greatest developers of Buffalo and its industries whose imposing memorial of great decorative beauty is set off by a group of angels."

View my photo album of the monument here: 

Forest Lawn, Pratt Memorial, 07-02-11

I know little to nothing about Samuel, although I believe a relative of his owed the house I live in during the 1800s. And I don't know if I would deem these women figures angels; they have a very, shall we say, earthly quality to their expressions and weights.

Is coming.

It's August. The last several days here have brought wind, rain. A slight chill to the air at night. Gone is the oppressive, heavy heat and humidity. Something cooler, darker, on the wind this way comes. Yes, it is fall- and the autumn season of the witch is almost here.



And, yes, that sun-catcher hangs in my kitchen widow all year.

Readers- monumental, earth-shattering news this morning.


Russel Stover candy company is producing the Cadbury Creme
Eggs normally associated with the Easter holiday.... for Halloween.

I give you Russel Stover's Buzzard Creme Eggs. To my knowledge, I haven't seen these before, though I very well may have been oblivious to the fact these existed for years.

Nevertheless, I do believe this is a welcome addition to the canon of Hallowen candy-- whenever it did, indeed, arrive.

Anyone spotted this sign of the season yet? I do believe they'll begin cropping up around here soon, in time for the harvest.

 The store locator on their website lists locations for this year, but with no definite opening dates other than "Opening Soon!" 

 Hopefully, the wait will not be too long. Has anyone seen any signs of a store yet?



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This past Sunday, August 14 marked two years since I first decided to sit down and live out my obsession with all which bumps in the chilled October night, once the lights go out, with this blog. It seems mere days ago, when I sat down, to explain in my first post why I miss October.

And I hoped against hope others like me would be able to get something out what I had to say about my love for the haunted season of falling leaves, and I am so immensely grateful for all the readers and followers who share in the Ghost Upon the Floor community, and celebrate our love for All Hallow's Eve together!

Thank you, all, and I look forward to many, continued Happy Hauntings.