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

TODAY IN SPORTS....

Carlos Alcaraz

Sigh.......

TO MARKET TO MARKET....

You know that tantalizing smell. The first crisp, cold morning of the season, when quietly the sweltering heat of summer fades into the background and autumn makes its debut. The air is sharp with the scent of drying leaves as they put on their pretty coats and begin to float to the ground. And the markets start whiffing the scent of autumn fruits and spices...you then know the magic of fall has arrived

Strites homestead

I love farmers markets, and it's where I get many of my provisions for dinners and nibbles, produce and some earthly delights when I don't feel like baking. And always a good thing to support local farmers and families. I have three go to in the area. Oak Grove Farms, West Shore Farmers Market and Stites Orchid. I left work early today and headed over to Stites Orchid to get some pumpkins for the porch, and the best apple cider in the area in my opinion. I go crazy on apple cider this time of year. I also picked up two apple dumplings, and some pears and veggies, in addition to a butternut squash, that I plan to make soup with, and a autumn vegetable stir fry I make with butternut squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and parsnips.  I got in the habit of going to Stites since I was a wee one as my late aunt and grandmother always frequented the place. I love my visits there, so when I moved back it was a major plus. My grandmother was friends with the family back then and its origins began with a rich farming history dating back to 1843. It all started with the planting of a few fruit trees and vegetables were planted. At the time they sold produce door to door and in the city. It was in 1950, they opened the market pavilion they now have and has grown to also feature a bakery of daily fresh baked delights, and a small selection of plants and flowers, and a pick your flower garden. Their property and orchid now encompass a robust 300 acres. They have a very loyal following in the community, many generations of a family still patronize the place, it's amazing to see out of towners there, come to just see and experience a farmer market. 

To me this far better than data centers eating up land.

MOOD BOARD

 The weekend whizzed by yet again. I had two more birthdays to tend too of friends. There sure is a lot of October birthdays. The weekend started out with another happy hour with the clan after work on Friday, and then I had a birthday breakfast at Poached with another friend Saturday at noon...after that, the weekend was a wash. I got a wee bit done in the garden, but it was pretty much a down pour of rains and nasty weather late Saturday and all day Sunday. Good vegetation days I say. Read that as naps, horror movie viewing and only wearing underwear the rest of the weekend. Hell, I didn't even shave. Time to head to work again and make the magic happen.

Perfects escapes! Have a good week all!