"Let's go get some glowy things"

It's not often you hear someone say something like that. So Jay and I were amused when we heard this comment behind us last night. We were even more delighted when we looked over and saw that it was a couple in their late 50s, and he was donning a spectacular Hawaiian shirt. Good for you, sir. Good for you.

I think that's a good idea for all of us, really.

In the middle of a government shutdown, on a day when a mentally-ill woman was involved in a car chase/shooting situation at the Capitol and more people than ever are taking one pharmaceutical or another, I can 't think of better advice than walking into the entrance of EPCOT after work and buying some "glowy things."

Earlier that night, I saw a Facebook post from a friend of mine who had just checked in a few miles away to the "Not So Scary Halloween Party" at the Magic Kingdom to go trick or treating.

And again, I thought to myself, why do grown ups not do this more often. Have you been trick or treating lately? (We went to this party a couple of weeks ago, and it's really very satisfying. At the end, you can still trade your candy with your friends or family).

I also wished a happy birthday online to one of my fabulous Jazzercise instructors, who was wearing a sparkly tiara on her head for the occasion, and she was lamenting the fact that she couldn't wear one every day. Well why not, I say?

Maybe what Congress needs right now is some trick-or-treating - and a good ol' fashioned candy swap. Almond Joy for a Butterfinger? OK, but only if you through in an M&M too.

Embracing our community

One of the exciting things about living in our new neighborhood is all of the local businesses that are nearby. We've got a bar that offers free video games, a great Vietnamese sandwich joint, the best taco place ever (it's tacos with an asian twist!) and, of course, a place that I'm now frequenting twice a week - Jazzercise on Mills Ave.
The women there are fantastic, the workout is fun, and now, I've even gotten sucked in to a group performance at half time at a Miami Dolphin's game later this month. (What was I thinking?)
It's great to be in a place with history, old trees and brick streets that is only minutes from downtown and Target - as well as just steps away from Leu Gardens.
We're so happy we moved to Colonialtown North!