After the party it’s the afterparty

Actually, after the party it’s the collapse.

Last night was the Bad Houses early release party and it was swell.

A friend brought flowers.

There was a nice mix of YA authors, library types, comics people, otherwise-unaffiliated friends & some folks I did not know (always exciting!). It was fun to play comics and neighborhood tourguide for attendees unfamiliar with either or both; among my recommendations: Equinox and Saga.

Today the crud I’ve been resisting has fully taken over.

Fortunately I am equipped with a stack of books and a television and the cat:

But if I were going to go out to a Halloween party, which I am not, I would emulate these ladies.