Halloween is a big deal here too

Our block around Hotel California features many homes with seasonal decorations, but none as spectacular as this spider climbing down its web, watched by a coven of witches. People really enjoy all the fuss associated with this holiday. Go figure.

From one, many

Happy to report that the fish have been doing what fish are supposed to do at the Hotel California fish farm. Just got here yesterday and Hai was eager to scoop some Bettas from the sparkling, cycling water in one of the plastic tanks, showing off the handi-work of a single parent — and two retired guys. The farm just keeps chugging, with food created by the sun as regular nourishment. Need a handful of beautiful bettas? We can ship.