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Loving October

With the heat, barbecues, and fruit flavored cocktails now behind us, everyone’s focusing on the seasonal changes of fall. Neighbors have gone completely out with decorating their homes for Halloween, and as the weather has cooled, we’ve started getting the house and garden ready for winter at Heath. Repairing woodwork; window trim, replacing windows, and screens is a big job, but am glad the house is prepared to withstand frigid the weather.

During evening walks the sky produces a wonderous display of colors for everyone to enjoy, and if you’re lucky to have a clear view the October constellations can be breathtaking. 

My adorable two and half year-old niece enjoying an art class on a recent visit to Nemacolin in the southwestern mountains of Pennsylvania. I love Aria’s enthusiasm about her surroundings and life in general. 

These are a few crops from our garden that the deer did not ravage, a few tomatoes and a bit of yellow squash. The fresh taste are truly divine when planning an evening meal. We also have a batch of horseradish flourishing that will be added to stews or condiments.

The changing colors of the trees is always a gorgeous phenomenon to behold, and some nights while dinner cooks I enjoy relaxing for a few moments looking at the brilliant foliage from our window.

Stay stylish,
Kathleen

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Loving Februrary

I enjoy learning new facts during Black History Month and have access to many newsletters, messages and emails keeping me posted on enthralling points of interest.

Lincoln Perry appeared in a 1927 feature entitled In Old Kentucky, where he delivered a performance of a “comically” sluggish character who could not handle the simplest of tasks. Perry later adopted the stage name of Stepin Fetchit and continued this laziest man performance as Hollywood transitioned to talkies, and his success made him the first Black actor to earn more than a $1 million from this craft.

Etta Moten Barnett was one of the first Black artists to perform at the White House. She earned a formal invite to sing at President Franklin Roosevelt’s birthday in 1934. After a windowsill performance of “My Forgotten Man” that lasted 80 seconds in the 1933 film Gold Diggers, it became an eye-opening moment from an industry that didn’t provide such a dignified platform for Black artist.

February is my nephew and brother’s birthday month, and spending time together is always a top priority for such celebrations. The family came together earlier at Joe’s Seafood in Washington, DC to celebrate and have fun. We ordered two Whales, which consisted of king crab, lobster, jumbo shrimp cocktail and Littleneck clams. We also shared oysters on the half shell with a Caesar salad and Joe’s chopped salads. I enjoy the bistro like intimacy and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant.  

Lately, I’ve been enjoying an occassional treat … a cookie, a macaroon, or a small pastry {cut into slices} to enjoy with an afternoon espresso, In February, Girl Scout ccokies are delivered or someone sends a box of candy for Valentines Day….. one thing is certain….we will have sweets

Kathleen