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I need 1-6 people with some form of strength who are willing to move six extremely heavy boxes from the mail room to my suite, because apparently saying, "Sure, send me the books when you can" translated to "mail all one-hundred and five books at once to my home address."

One of the boxes may hiss at you. It's nothing personal.

It turns out Diwali is on Halloween this year, which I think presents a unique opportunity.

Diwali, to keep it simple, is the Hindu festival of lights, meant to symbolize spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Given how predisposed we are here to disasters, especially on Halloween, I thought this might a fun opportunity to utilize some Halloween decorations for Diwali observations. Jack o' Lanterns, to be specific. I have no artistic talent, but I'll happily provide pumpkins if people would be interested in carving them (or Clea will provide them if she has any of the ones she grew leftover) the day before, and I'll light them up Halloween night.

America's decided it's time to leave the mansion and seek out other possible paths home. She called it "hobo-ing" and insisted I do the same, so pretend I did.

I had to drain Rictor for some extra magic. Not that it did any good. He'll be fine, but can someone come pick him up to keep an eye on him for an hour or so? Otherwise I'm just bringing him to my suite and putting him in charge of petting Midnight until she stops screaming.

I think I'm just about ready to wrap things up in London and head home. Any requests for things I can bring back? Preferably something that'll fit in a suitcase.

Took some time to stop and appreciate Diwali festivities last night. It might have made me miss the mansion a little.

A picture of fireworks over a temple in London

A picture of fireworks over a temple in London

I have some business in London, so I'll be out for a bit. I anticipate it being long enough that I'm bringing Midnight with me. My phone is always on me if there's an emergency. Missing Midnight and wanting a video call can be considered an emergency.

Alani, as always, you're in charge of the library.

It's about that time where the shelves need to be cleaned out. Books in decent condition will be donated to the DX Community Center or local library. They'll be in boxes in front of the desk by the end of the week if anyone wants to go through them and rescue something to keep for themselves.

I'll be off this week. I assume nothing short of an actual apocalypse will require my presence, but my phone is on and I will answer calls.

Alani is in charge of the library, her rules are the rules for the week.

I'll be back November 5th.

https://g.co/kgs/YSwhxx

Well played, Google

For reasons I can't explain, my phone's decided to stop working. Not turning on, screen black, nothing happening. Yes I've tried everything everyone is going to suggest except asking the local expert, and that's next on the list. For now I guess email me if you need me. Or don't need me for anything if that's easier

I'll be running inventory in the library for the next couple of weeks. Not for any particular reason. Certainly not because I suspect anyone is hoarding books.

But if you happen to be, now's the time to turn them in.

You know I thought this week was a wash after the nanite invasion. But it might've redeemed itself with finally taking dear old Prince Phillip out of the picture. Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke. Damn shame, really. Truly, I hope he rests in peace somewhere very, very, very warm.

Had a confusing few days, not entirely sure where I've been, but there were mosquitos and I missed Holi. I can deal with mosquitos, but missing Holi again will not stand.

Starting now until around sunset tomorrow, random doorknobs have been rigged to explode color when touched. There's also the usual stashes of color bombs hidden around the mansion.

The library is closed until tomorrow.

Well played. The bright pink was a good touch. And I'll never lose Midnight again.

(That'll teach her to try and get out when I open the door)

The elf has decided to run off and live in the wilderness - with his camera of course. He bids a fond farewell to everyone.

(he didn't actually say that, but I'm sure it was implied somewhere)

How is it still January? Did something happen to reality? It's entirely possible I finally spent too long in Avalon...

I guess we just wait for a magical portal to consume Chicago....

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502753/chicago-library-needs-help-transcribing-17th-century-spellbooks

Don't trust anything that says it's cursed. It's probably not, but no one wants to reattach your limbs.

Respect your local witches and associated stereotypes.

Black cats aren't bad luck.

Darcy, give me my cat back, she's not a timeshare cat.

And yes, there's a full moon tonight. And no, there are no good luck charms anyone can make (Stephen don't take that as a challenge; there are enough reality benders around here already). Be nice to any black cats that cross your path. Don't break mirrors. Don't spill salt. Superstitions are odd sometimes.

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