MISCHIEF NIGHT

by Melli Bond

The night before Halloween is known as Mischief Night. In the states they are getting more than their fair share of evil mischief. My hometown is a washout but thankfully all relatives are pretty much ok. Last time we had a scary hurricane I came down from New York to surprise my family - I had made it just in time. But this week has been scary for a lot of people and I'm thinking of them and wishing them well. Especially relatives who are actually being transported to shelters! I just can't imagine. 

Here in London at least we had a pretty sunny day today and it has a real autumn feel to it. The building has weathered many storms and as we start to lead into Autumn I feel the significance of change in the air. 

The time of dying is also a time of rebirth and newness so while it's getting all grey and leaves are falling I am reminded of the eternal change the earth goes through and what a massive change our building has been going through. It's old life had to die in order to create a new life. It's a special magic that comes from this and although we are often afraid of death and find it a struggle to cope with, I do think there is a flip side - a rebirth. Whether you find it or not I think it exits. 

On a less thoughtful note - I'm very much looking forward to planning next year's first Park Halloween Party! I'm just dreaming of lining up the bar with Jelly-shots and seeing THE MOST fabulous set of costumes north london has set it's eyes on. Some dark tunes with a sense of party and mischief next year's Halloween party is one I've got planned in my brain! 

So have a happy halloween tomorrow all you crazy cats. Here is a little photo of how Hazel and I enjoyed our mischief night (well durning the day!)  Out in the lovely autumn sun.

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