Friday, October 16, 2026

THE STAND OFF

Since my new neighbor moved in... it's been entertaining to say the least. She owns a catering company and is home very little of the time. She went out and bought one of those automated self-driving lawn mowers. It mows as often as you want it too. Her lawn looks nice, but I'm not sure I'd want one. It doesn't seem to pick up leaves, and it goes right over branches and leaves them. I'll keep my lawn guys thank you. But Sophie is not having any of it. Every time she is out, and the mower leaves its dock, she goes nuts. She must know it's not another dog..but the closer it gets to the fence the nuttier she gets. She is generally happy with herself when it is done in the vicinity, and she thinks it's because of a "I told it"attitude. This was just a few weeks ago.

I also liked it that she had to investigate around the grill to make sure no pieces of meat were left behind from the night before. Then later the same day after the mower stand off, it was off to the vet for her shots.


Did you say vet?
 You said we were going for ice cream. She is actually very good at the vets. Doctor Daryl said she is one of the most welcomed patients and laid back. Not to mention she loves car rides.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

OCTOBER INTERLUDE

In honor of Hallows Eve approaching, here is a long-forgotten clip of "I Enjoy Being a Girl" performed by Carol Burnett, Chita Rivera and Caterina Valente. The clip was actually from a show called "The Entertainers", sometime between 1964/1965...which happened to be when "The Addams Family" was also on the air...hence it being more likely to be inspired by Morticia than Vampira. And how about the appearance by Boris Karloff at the beginning and end of the clip? 

ONDYX...

As in Onyx Ondyx!!! Great name!

Adore Onyx Ondyx, who is one of our Philadelphia based drag queens, burlesque performer, artist, MC and a professional spooky siren and showghoul. Onyx has a spectacular show if you ever et the chance, where she has a horror infused, theatrical show infusing her glam to alternative drag DIY costumes, comedy, fire eating and fire performances, and has a high pain-tolerance sideshow stunts. The costumes are worth the look see alone. Moving beyond traditional formats this creative force regularly organizes drag shows and sideshow events at various local venues. Expect performance that showcase intricate, interactive elements. And she is always highlighting queer talent and subversive aesthetics to support Philadelphia's alternative arts community. I loved this photo shoot she did recently in Philadelphia's legendary Laurel Hill Cemetery, which I have featured several times over the years here, and is something to be seen in its own right. She always goes beyond but come Halloween she has that extra sparkle.


Fabulous!

 Onyx Ondyx