Halloween Countdown, Day 1
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eldritchhobbitAre you ready to get this party started? I am!
I'd like to begin by sharing some photos I took last week. The historic Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill in Kentucky is the country's largest restored Shaker community, and its gorgeous grounds had everything needed to put me in the Halloween mood. Pumpkins? Check. Cornstalks? Check. Black cat? Check. Hay-bale spider? Check. (Click the photos for larger versions.)
"The Ghost of a Flower" by Anonymous
"You're what?" asked the common or garden spook
Of a stranger at midnight's hour.
And the shade replied with a graceful glide,
"Why, I'm the ghost of a flower."
"The ghost of a flower?" said the old-time spook;
"That's a brand-new one on me;
I never supposed a flower had a ghost,
Though I've seen the shade of a tree."
The Shaker graveyard was beautifully situated at the top of a hill.
The rest of my photos from the trip are here.
Now let's set the tone for the month with some chilling mood music. I just discovered violinist Samantha Gillogly last week at A Long-Expected Party 3, where I heard her play live and bought her CD. She's absolutely fantastic. Here is Samantha Gillogly with "Danse Macabre."
I'd like to begin by sharing some photos I took last week. The historic Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill in Kentucky is the country's largest restored Shaker community, and its gorgeous grounds had everything needed to put me in the Halloween mood. Pumpkins? Check. Cornstalks? Check. Black cat? Check. Hay-bale spider? Check. (Click the photos for larger versions.)
"The Ghost of a Flower" by Anonymous
"You're what?" asked the common or garden spook
Of a stranger at midnight's hour.
And the shade replied with a graceful glide,
"Why, I'm the ghost of a flower."
"The ghost of a flower?" said the old-time spook;
"That's a brand-new one on me;
I never supposed a flower had a ghost,
Though I've seen the shade of a tree."
The Shaker graveyard was beautifully situated at the top of a hill.
The rest of my photos from the trip are here.
Now let's set the tone for the month with some chilling mood music. I just discovered violinist Samantha Gillogly last week at A Long-Expected Party 3, where I heard her play live and bought her CD. She's absolutely fantastic. Here is Samantha Gillogly with "Danse Macabre."
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Date: 2014-10-01 11:57 am (UTC)https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/701084554/this-house-is-haunted
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Date: 2014-10-02 10:18 am (UTC)And you posted violin music on the very day that I scribbled down the name of a violin teacher in town here - how spooky! *g*
How fun! I love it when things fall together like that. And I admire you greatly for pursuing the violin. I really do love its sound.
Thank *you* - and may your month be enjoyably spooktacular!
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Date: 2014-10-01 02:34 pm (UTC)I love the pictures, especially the spider. And a homage to the dwarves of Lord of the Rings! I can see why it would be a great place for a wedding.
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Date: 2014-10-02 10:26 am (UTC)I'm so tickled that you like the photos. :) It was an amazing event in the absolute perfect setting. It couldn't have been better.
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Date: 2014-10-01 05:58 pm (UTC)(Thank you for the b-day wishes! I already treated myself to a new scarf and my husband is treating me to a Star Trek convention because I'm nerd. ;D)
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Date: 2014-10-02 03:25 am (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 2014-10-02 09:11 am (UTC)Nice music. It reminds me of Shira Kammen's music. She plays medieval fidel though (that's a precursor to/cross between the viol and violin). If you listened to PJ Holyfield's podcast novel _Murder at Avedon Hill_, you'll recognize it. Shira Kammen: http://shirakammen.com/
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Date: 2014-10-02 11:05 am (UTC)And huge thanks for putting Shira Kammen on my radar. *flails in delight* Fantastic!
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Date: 2014-10-04 02:05 am (UTC)Samantha does lovely music, I agree. Does she have another CD? Danse Macabre was not on the one I bought at the trading post.
Happy October!
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Date: 2014-10-05 12:41 am (UTC)As far as I know, Samantha has the one CD (which we bought at the trading post), plus two singles, which are available on iTunes and as a download at Amazon, among other places. I bought those, too: one is this "Danse Macabre," and the other is the Tolkien-esque "Misty Mountain."
Happy October to you, too!
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