26 in 26: October

[Note: I’m doing a 26-word post on the first day of each month of 2026. It’s an exercise in concision and precision, which every writer should attempt now and then.  Also Note: This explanation is separate from the 26-word count.]


Out come the seasonal decorations: pumpkins, black cats, ghosts, and all the spooky images. I see nothing scary because cooler weather is here. Bring it on!