First of all– Thanks again, Pete, for picking up the whole month of October with such a sick selection of cover songs. A couple (that means two) posts ago, I was blabbering about how I was stoked to have access to music that puts me in a good mood. Yeah, man. The Shins put me in a good mood. They were on the SubPop (the same label Nirvana started out on). If only there would have been a little more Shins music for Kurt to listen to, in his gloomy patches. Some very unfortunate incidents may have been avoided. I love these guys so much that I had a really hard time trying to decide what song to share. Ultimately, I decide on “So Says I.” But I can’t say it’s my favorite, because I really like too many of their songs. Anyway, listen to it and get happy if you are less than happy; get happier, if you are already happy.

Bonus: “Saint Simon.” What? Yes, I’m sharing two tracks today. This is my blog. I can do whatever I want.

Both of these tracks are from the “Chutes too narrow” disc. But, I don’t want to give the impression that their other albums aren’t equally good. Next week: Rihanna. Did you see her on SNL? Girl is amazing.The end.

What I meant was, I didn’t have any digital Halloween photos. I did, however bring along the trust Polaroid to the Halloween party. When I say “the Halloween Party,” as far as I am concerned, there might as well only be one. We get together with the same group of friends pretty much every year (except for those who moved away ). Anyway, here are a few shots that I scanned. The shot of Parking Man and Scissor Girl, was actually taken by Edward Scissor Hands (that dude has some serious dexterity for being of the scissorhanded persuasion).

The weekend was a good one. I’m not a person who get’s really amped about Halloween. So, Reagan made up the gap and put together a costume for me, since I had to end up working most of the day Saturday anyway. I was “parking man.” I didn’t get any photos. I’m sure that Reagan will put a few up at some point. BTW, Reagan is one of the people who says “costchewm,” while I pronounce it “costoom.” So, I snicker every time I hear her say it. Back on point–check out the photos of Piper at her Halloween parade, if you haven’t already.

Despite having to work, and the other activities of the weekend, we were able to spend some really fun time with Piper. One of my favorite photos of the weekend, is above. Piper was trying to crawl underneath a chair, without taking her eyes off of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Skills, I tell you.

Piper was in an awesome mood both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, we had a tickle/hangout session before Piper was worn out and decided to take a nap.

^—tickles… and the nap –

Sunday, some of our good friends, Sam and Anna came to meet Piper for the first time. Here is Piper hanging out with Anna and Reagan.

One more item of note, is Piper’s new silver moccasins. She loves them. Sometimes she feels like she can’t inspect them closely enough.

For the rest of the photos from our Piper visits this weekend, go here.