Autumn '14 on Film

Sleepy Hollow & other cemetery visits:

The headless horseman was galloping around in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and vendors were giving away apple cider. Come on, who wouldn't be amazed by that?!

A few fun skull heads from the Sleepy Hollow parade.

Autumn Returns

August, September and October are my favorite months for the warm air, savoring the last moments of summer, smells, autumn cooking, weekend trips, my birthday, and dusting off the film cameras. 

Last autumn Daimon took a photo of me with my great grandmother's film camera. I still can't get over how crystal clear this photo is.

A photo of me taken last fall with 100 speed film.

A polaroid picture from this year, taken at Allaire State Park.

Here's a proof sheet from a trip we went on (that's right, I processed this roll the old fashioned way by shaking a canister!) Sorry the first shots are upside down! I like that middle right photo of Freedie Mercury.. oh wait that's just Daimon with a mustache. I like shot 21: a fellow hooper reading a vintage book on circus life in the backseat.

All year long I look forward to going on trips in October to spooky places. There's been some talk that a group of us might be visiting Sleepy Hollow. When we confirm some plans I'll pack my crocheted scarves, the Donnie Darko soundtrack, and polaroid camera!

When the Bennies go Home

The common trend is that you go to a beach that's south of where you live. Even the Point Pleasant dwellers will find their way to Island Beach. Tourism is what helps Point Pleasant's local economy, but it's a bittersweet reality that without the tourism, Point Pleasant would surely turn into a hopeless town. We've seen it in New Jersey history, particularly in Asbury Park. I'm grateful to call this place my home and hope that the businesses continue to thrive despite the economy.

The best time to visit the boardwalk is in September, when the water is still warm and the games are readily available for you to play. The locals know that this is the best time to appreciate their local resources, see some shows in Seaside, and get your feet wet. Today, there's a huge surfing competition in Belmar where Karmic Juggernaut's playing. Check out some of the shore's events; before you know it, you'll be taking our your shovel and gloves.