Category Archives: Fall

Glee Thriller at Lake Metroparks Halloween Hayride

Posted on October 21, 2012 by SallyK

First of all, in my opinion, Lake Metroparks is one of the gems of Lake County, Ohio.  Most of you know my son Andy.  Andy has Down syndrome and while he could participate in many park activities and visits the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Trot

Posted on October 18, 2012 by SallyK

A couple of weeks ago I was mightily surprised to see a flock of wild turkeys in a field near Andy’s workplace.  Today I got a chance to see them up close.  I counted 16!  Only had my phone so … Continue reading →

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Son of Porch Toad

Posted on October 15, 2012 by SallyK

Another toad!  My mother went outside to sweep the dried leaves off the porch and found Son of Porch Toad on her deck.  This toad made himself a cozy bed in a re-purposed skillet.  Kind of ironic, eh? Son of Porch … Continue reading →

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Porch Toad Returns!

Posted on October 14, 2012 by SallyK

Actually, Porch Toad never left.  I am the the one who returned.  I am at my mom and dad’s for a few days.  My mother and I came home after dark last night to find Porch Toad waiting for us. … Continue reading →

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Peddlers at the Farmpark

Posted on October 10, 2011 by SallyK

Photos of artists/crafters at the annual Peddlers in the Park held at Lake FarmPark in Lake County, Ohio. Continue reading →

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Andy feeds the birds

Posted on November 13, 2010 by SallyK

It was a beautiful blue sky day today on the North Coast, temps in the 60’s.  That’s a real bonus for us in December – we could just as well be under several inches of snow.  No worries about that today!  … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash Soup

Posted on November 9, 2010 by SallyK

Winter squash 1. Noun. Any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall. I welcome the arrival of winter squash season – no more pesky zucchinis … Continue reading →

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Birthday Antiquing in Waynesville, Ohio

Posted on October 28, 2010 by SallyK

You may remember, last year I spent my birthday on the beach.   For my 50th birthday my husband took me to Vancouver, BC.  Alas, a trip of that magnitude was not in the cards  for this year, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Speaking of freaky!

Posted on October 25, 2010 by SallyK

This scary “thing” is on my mother’s porch… It’s the eyes – they follow you! This actually is a great craft project.  The base is a variety of butternut squash with a long neck – a gourd would serve as … Continue reading →

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This is freaking me out!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by SallyK

Everytime I look out my front window I see this… It’s part of our little Halloween display.  I see it out of the corner of my eye every time I walk through the living room and pass Andy’s bedroom upstairs.  I look … Continue reading →

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