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Posted on October 31, 2025 by beth

‘when black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam

may luck be yours on halloween.’

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Ann Arbor-ite writes about enjoying life with all of its ironies and surprises.

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beetleypete on October 31, 2025 at 6:12 am said:

I love that painting! 😺🎃
Best wishes, Pete.

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:03 am said:
  
  thanks, Pete –
  
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johnlmalone on October 31, 2025 at 6:16 am said:

hahahaha terrific pic and snippet; happy Halloween, Beth :)

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  had to find a good toast for them!
  
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  - johnlmalone on October 31, 2025 at 5:10 pm said:
    
    no one called :( guess I got home a little late —
    
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ivor20 on October 31, 2025 at 6:22 am said:

“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween.’” — Dexter Kozen
Happy Halloween, Beth

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  love that!
  
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Ab on October 31, 2025 at 6:52 am said:

Happy Halloween, Beth! So nice it’s on a Friday this year!!!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  it is, and it is such a gift to teachers )
  
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claywatkins on October 31, 2025 at 7:00 am said:

Happy Halloween.

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:02 am said:
  
  you too, clay –
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on October 31, 2025 at 7:52 am said:

Happy Halloween!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:01 am said:
  
  you too –
  
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johnrieber on October 31, 2025 at 8:32 am said:

Love that! Cheers and Happy Halloween!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  back at you!
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene on October 31, 2025 at 8:52 am said:

Purrfect! Happy Halloween🎃 Hugs!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  you too!
  
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robertawrites235681907 on October 31, 2025 at 8:58 am said:

Happy Halloween 👻

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:00 am said:
  
  back at you!
  
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Dale on October 31, 2025 at 9:20 am said:

Love it! Happy Hallowe’en!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 10:31 am said:
  
  you too!
  
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  - Dale on October 31, 2025 at 10:39 am said:
    
    🎃
    
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Jim Stewart on October 31, 2025 at 9:41 am said:

I like quiet Halloweens. We’ll be in Mexico for Dia de los muertos.

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 10:28 am said:
  
  oh, I would love to be there for that –
  
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melaniemcgauran on October 31, 2025 at 9:47 am said:

Perfect quote to feel the spirits of Halloween! Thanks, Beth.

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 10:27 am said:
  
  my pleasure
  
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Hannah Kaminsky on October 31, 2025 at 10:34 am said:

Happy Halloween!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:50 pm said:
  
  🎃
  
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Patrice on October 31, 2025 at 10:49 am said:

Have a Wonderfull Halloween! – no frights – only delights :D

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  And warm tights!)
  
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  - Patrice on October 31, 2025 at 6:44 pm said:
    
    Definitely!!! 🙀
    
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Audrey Kletscher Helbling on October 31, 2025 at 11:36 am said:

Cheers! Happy Halloween, Beth!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  Back at you!
  
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Wynne Leon on October 31, 2025 at 11:41 am said:

Happy Halloween! Thanks for setting the mood, Beth!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:47 pm said:
  
  Lots of spirit !
  
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hitandrun1964 on October 31, 2025 at 11:48 am said:

Adorable. Happy Halloween.

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  Cheers!
  
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Victoria on October 31, 2025 at 12:12 pm said:

I’m grinning…so big! 🎃😉🎃

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Cheers!
  
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PiedType on October 31, 2025 at 12:48 pm said:

Eat, drink, and be scary, y’all!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Here’s to that!
  
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utesmile on October 31, 2025 at 1:03 pm said:

:-) Happy Halloween

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  🎃
  
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valenciartist on October 31, 2025 at 1:30 pm said:

Got to love those cats!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:41 pm said:
  
  Yes, enjoying the holiday!
  
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Ephemeral Encounters on October 31, 2025 at 2:10 pm said:

Happy Halloween Beth!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  🎃
  
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Dave Williams on October 31, 2025 at 3:11 pm said:

Happy Halloween!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  🎃
  
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Geoff Stamper on October 31, 2025 at 4:50 pm said:

Teachers must enjoy Halloween being on Friday, so no next day students in a sugar coma!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:30 pm said:
  
  you know it!
  
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majellalaws on October 31, 2025 at 6:43 pm said:

Love that image. What are they drinking!

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:30 pm said:
  
  they won’t say!
  
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DB Stewart on October 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm said:

Hiss-sterical. ;)

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:29 pm said:
  
  good one!
  
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Sadje on October 31, 2025 at 8:48 pm said:

Awesome image.

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Michele Lee on October 31, 2025 at 9:28 pm said:

That’s spooky fun! Happy Halloween! 🐈‍⬛

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- beth on October 31, 2025 at 9:32 pm said:
  
  <3
  
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Keith's Ramblings on November 1, 2025 at 10:56 am said:

Nice one!

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- beth on November 1, 2025 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  thanks!
  
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Lauren Scott, Author on November 1, 2025 at 11:24 am said:

Love the image and quote! 👻🐈‍⬛🤗

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- beth on November 1, 2025 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  hope you had a great holiday and thanks!
  
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Dawn Pisturino on November 1, 2025 at 5:15 pm said:

Very cute! Hope you had a grand time!

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- beth on November 2, 2025 at 7:13 am said:
  
  thanks, and low key but fun –
  
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Midnight Knitter on November 1, 2025 at 6:35 pm said:

Poor Hannah went to the vet for her vaccinations on Halloween… not a great holiday for her. And she’s a mostly black cat!!

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- beth on November 2, 2025 at 7:14 am said:
  
  awwww
  
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Rehoboth on November 2, 2025 at 1:30 am said:

Wonderful Post Thanks

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The Mindful Migraine Blog on November 2, 2025 at 1:42 am said:

Fabulous 🧡🥰

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Jennie on November 2, 2025 at 10:42 am said:

🎃

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Ilsa Rey on November 2, 2025 at 9:32 pm said:

Love it! (and all things cat.) I’m late to the party, as always, but I hope you had a fun holiday, Beth.

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- beth on November 3, 2025 at 5:54 am said:
  
  it was mellow and fun!
  
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  - Ilsa Rey on November 3, 2025 at 11:21 am said:
    
    Mellow and fun is ideal. Throw in a few cats also, now we’re talking. ;)
    
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Newbloggycat on November 3, 2025 at 6:27 pm said:

I bet you had a faBoolous time! 😉🎃👻

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- beth on November 3, 2025 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  cute!
  
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markbialczak on November 4, 2025 at 10:39 am said:

Here’s to cats and ale, Beth, on a great day for sure.

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- beth on November 4, 2025 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  They know how to celebrate
  
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