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Home of the new mountain king.
A Lord of his own making,
a Legend in his own mind,
Outstanding in his field.

Self-concocted by a person,
who has a high opinion of
his value in society. Sad

Fog hanging,
suspended under
yellow streetlights,
as muted rays,
stretch to the ground.

My heart races,
as I hear a sound.
What joy there must be
when light reflections,
call to me, "Be free,
of worries, life will be
what it will, nothing for
you to do."

November carries moments of transition, resolve, and remembrance. Alexander the Great confronted Darius III at Issus. Edward I convened his Model Parliament. Swiss forces secured independence at Morgarten. Across centuries, the month has marked turning points in governance and national identity.

Scientific observation and civic milestones also shape November’s story. Andrew Ellicott documented the Leonid meteor shower. Lincoln proclaimed a national “day of Thanksgiving.” The assassination of President John F. Kennedy stunned a generation, while decades later the election of Barack Obama marked a historic first in American politics.

November often reflects both solemn remembrance and renewed direction—moments when history pauses, recalibrates, and moves forward.

Explore the full collection of Today in History events that occurred in November, or navigate directly to a specific day—from November 1 through November 30—to see what happened on this day in history.

Trace the timeline to discover how November’s defining events continue to shape the modern world.

If you are in love,
please don't tarry.
Step up, tell them,
love is better than worry.

I wish the World
could be fun today,
instead of the ugliness,
when people hurtfully say.

It's good to see you,
from whence you come,
for you bring brightness,
you bring the Sun.

Life can be mundane,
in this place, not a home.
I enjoy your visits with Ellie,
they make me feel less alone.

"This year's  Halloween spending by American shoppers is expected to break a new record. A National Retail Federation survey estimated that an average shopper would spend $108 on candy, costumes and decorations". About 12.2 billion dollars More at The National Retail Federation ➜

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day:

Halloween's origin is ancient and astronomical. Since the fifth century BC, Halloween has been celebrated as a cross-quarter day, a day halfway between an equinox (equal day / equal night) and a solstice (minimum day / maximum night in the northern hemisphere). With a modern calendar however, even though Halloween occurs today, the real cross-quarter day will occur next week. Another cross-quarter day is Groundhog Day. Halloween's modern celebration retains historic roots in dressing to scare away the spirits of the dead. Perhaps a fitting tribute to this ancient holiday is this closeup view of the Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380). Visually, the interplay of stars, gas, and dust has created a shape that appears to some like a fictional ancient sorcerer. Although the nebula may last only a few million years, some of the stars being conjured from the gas by the great gravitational powers may outlive our Sun.

Photo by Richard McInnis

Are you brave,
or a coward like me,
who is reluctant to let go,
for I need her with me.