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1926 - On this date, Magician Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis that developed after his appendix ruptured. (from Wiki)

The Colors of Death...
Lately, as I drive around our fair city, I've found myself staring at the trees-alot. Trees are among my favorites, they have so much character. They have a 'spirit', and there is just something about them that mesmerizes me. But lately, just in the last couple of weeks alone, they have taken on their fall brilliance, the reds, yellows, golden orange... look beautiful! But looking around the world, and with all the things going on with my Dad and all this weekend it began to seem so morose to me. What we pine for, what we just can't wait for, these fall colors in all their glory, became a symbol of death to me. All of the things that are alive and lush and green all summer long, become their most beautiful just before dying. It's like their 'death rattle'... we're seeing the last gasp, so-to-speak. Sounds crazy, I know... but it occurred to me. We don't see humans the same, when a person is near death they can be dreadful to look at, depending on cause of death I guess... just seems ironic and unfair... the colors of death.

Happy Halloween, or Happy Samhain depending on your culture and heritage... I will always love this time of year... no matter what. And why not bring in some good imagery in honor of death. It IS a part of life, we have to deal with it. It would be nice not to think of it in such a horrible fashion... Nobody wants to fear losing the things and people that they love, but it happens. The important part is to make sure that you have many wonderful memories to cherish, something wonderful that will allow them to live on in our hearts always.

Well, given that here is my piece of useless Halloween/Samhain trivia... please indulge yourself with caution... :)

Samhain in Modern popular culture

Also, please take a second to read some Titilating Info on Halloween at Wiki

And please, have a safe and happy All Hallow's Eve... from your Aunt Jackie ;) Here are some "special treats" too cute not to share!!!

Comments

Chelly said…
Great post, lots to read and learn about. Happy Halloween!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
katy said…
one minute i was smiling then i was crying, i love the colours of the trees but had never thought of it as the end but its so true, but i smiled again love the last photo.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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