The scotch broom is shedding its white fluff, covering the pool and the patio and ourselves with allergens. The yellow season detritus is prettier and less sneeze-inducing. Both turn the pool to bracken.
The weather is cooling down to the 70's from the 90's, although the 80's still make an appearance, for old times sake, I guess. The roses are blooming, the bougainvillea refuse to wilt, and the ants are deflowering the nandina (Heavenly Bamboo) with industry and dedication.
Fall and Thanksgiving decor is now back in boxes. Chanukah is on display. Two menorahs, a few pretty dreidels, a pot holder and a towel is all the effort I can make this year. My tiny pillows annoy TBG, so the sparkly menorah and Happy Hanukkah pillows are resting comfortably in their storage container.
If we had company, I'd do more. But this holiday is fast on the heels of Thanksgiving, with hardly any breathing space between them. I haven't mustered my holiday spirit to encompass massive decorating.
Amster and I are hosting our (Just About) Annual Hanukkah Party this afternoon at her house. She's doing the dinner stuff, I'm bringing the holiday. Potato latkes, jelly donuts, apple sauce .... it will smell delicious and taste even better. There will be modeling clay for creating home made menorahs, and dreidels to spin for pennies.
It's a school night so the festivities will end early. The memories, I hope, will last a bit longer.
For me it's Christmas coming out of the boxes, as the fall decorations disappear. I understand there is general unhappiness that Hanukkah isn't closer to Christmas, making it easier to share in the fun that all of us Gentiles ( do we still say that?) seem to be having in December. However I think your food and fun for your party sound delightful.
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