We’re in October and – it seems – Pumpkin Spice World Domination Month. For the first time ever I saw (and, admittedly, bought out of curiousity) a pumpkin spice flavoured yogurt here in Australia – the first pumpkin spice item I’ve ever seen on this side of the Pacific. If pumpkin spice is your jam (or season/ing of choice), check out this blogger’s verdict on ALL the pumpkin spice products she bought – ALL of them.

The spice may be a changin’, and so too are the opinions on Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize for Literature – opinions vary from “what took them so long?” to “warning, category error” to a consideration of the Old Testament language and themes of service found in Dylan’s lyrics, and considering the prize from a music lover’s point of view.

If unexpected themes and discussions in your own home are your cup of beverage, consider these Anglo-Saxon/Norman warriors in their modern lounge rooms, preparing to re-enact the Battle of Hastings.

If your battles and thoughts are held much closer to your chest, may I interest you in creating your own Zibaldone, the 13th century’s Tumblr/blog (used by many including Lovecraft and Jefferson).

If your social engineering requires a little more heart and humanity, consider the story of an invisible janitor becoming known to his university’s students for the most delicious and tender of reasons.

Next, some zany, zesty and funny photos from a son travelling the world reassuring her that really, “Mom, I’m fine!”

Finally, be it the thrill of the chase, the sweet taste of victory or the luscious satisfaction of submitting, whatever your reasons, enter Segullah’s annual contest!