A few years ago, I was in a shopping mall -- not a normal occurrence for me -- and I walked past a Bombay Company outlet that had in its window the hugest silverplate pumpkin punchbowl. It was on sale, just following Halloween, and I couldn't resist.
Of course, I should have realized that every year, between mid-November when I put it away, and mid-October when I pull it out again, the damn thing would tarnish like nobody's business. I never look forward to the polishing job that it takes to make it presentable. Yet, I've found a way to make the process magical. I spend some time before polishing thinking about the things that I need now to wipe out of my life and project them onto the tarnish that covers my big harvest pumpkin centerpiece. I hum an old tune from South Pacific, although it's generally not a man nor my hair that I'm considering. Somehow, it makes the job more interesting.
I can't believe that we're six short days away from Samhein. What do you still have to polish between now and then?
Than Goddess no polishing ahead!
ReplyDeleteI just read your previous ppost. This is horrible! Who could have guessed that in the year 2009 these things could still happen?
Ooooooo -- thats a wonderful punchbowl -- just right for my Bloody Good Martinis (Cosmos with extra cran-pomergranate juice)! OR -- if you would rather -- you could just place a huge gorgeous pot of flowers or mums in there! Or hide the candy -- of course!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKmyYyTCyiA
Hope you can see this video from CharmingPixie Flora (186 - Witches Brew) -- her punch recipe!
Of course I would add a hefty dose of dark rum instead of rose petals -- but thats our way here at Rosemary Cottage!
Cheers! Jan at Rosemary Cottage