After a miserable Halloween of cold, overcast skies, and a near-constant light drizzle, dampening the spirits and costumes of candy-seeking children, we will have SUN and decent temperatures in Chicago this week:
Meanwhile in Dobrzyn, Hili is still going out, as she has her coat, once described as “lovely to look at, soft to the touch, and suitable for every occasion.”
Hili: I’m going out into the dark night.
A: You will be cold.
Hili: No, I have my fur with me.
In Polish:
Hili: Idę w ciemną nic.
Ja: Zmarzniesz.
Hili: Nie, mam futerko.


Being in an over-55 gated community has the down side of not seeing children in Halloween costumes. It does have an up side – not dealing with children in Halloween costumes.
Pro tip for humans: cats make the best neck warmers. Mere scarves can’t compare — how could they?
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The rain held off for the trick or treaters here but then it really poured & poured all night. It’s sunny now and 15C. I just did the big change over of my closet to put away my spring/summer clothes & bring out my fall/winter ones.