Happy October, everyone! We are at the very beginning of a terrific month and I hope that you are ready for a spectacular 31 days. But before we look ahead too far, how about we just focus on October 1? Why? Well, because October 1 is pretty special in its own rite. Whether something is happening on it or it kicks something off, let’s consider five things about Oct. 1…

October is here! I love this month.

– Happy HalloweenGivingMas! Or, to those uppity types, happy HalloGivingMas! Whatever you call it, today begins a three-month blitz of some really special holidays. This stretch is such a fun and festive period with so much to celebrate and look forward to. Enjoy!

– Speaking of a three-month stretch, these last few months comprise the final quarter of 2024. Yep, we are already 75% of the way through this year. You can look at the remaining 92 days as either a long time or a short time but one thing is for sure—it is the perfect amount of time to satisfy any goals you had for 2024 or to do something that will leave you with a positive impression of the year.

– With October now here, we can say that the presidential election is NEXT MONTH. In fact, in exactly five weeks we will elect a new president. If this race has brought you anxiety, I know the next 35 days might be tough. Stick in there!

– Hooray! Jimmy Carter turned 100 today. Last month I had the opportunity to read the kids a book about the 39th President of the United States. At the time of the reading, Sloan asked, Is he still alive? I answered her question and mentioned that he was so close to turning 100. We are all glad he reached the milestone.

– While we are on the topic of October birthdays, a blogger you know will also be blowing out candles this month. My cake will have a few less of them than President Carter’s.

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Have a fabulous month. October is a lot of fun and I hope you kick it off the right way by enjoying today. Don’t Blink.