In thinking about one of my generation's most time-tested Halloween traditions, I decided to look up just how long The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Halloween episodes have been in existence. According to the all-powerful and sometimes-correct Wikipedia, Treehouse of Horror has been around since October 25, 1990. Whoa, how time flies! No wonder I look … Continue reading I was 12 when these started? D’oh!
Category: Blogtoberfest
From the Archives: Party Glimpses
Remember These? Even as adults, our Halloween party this weekend still deteriorated into adolescent word games. This was our favorite one: Published: Monday, 29 October 2007
Octofood
If you need an excuse to eat weird food (I don't), the entire month of October is an opportunity to let loose. Here are the top six Boolicious tricks and treats I found this year ... leave your own suggestions in the comments! 1. The Red Robin Milkshake 2. Nomskull Cupcake Molds 3. Swamp Juice … Continue reading Octofood
From the Archives: Bookmarks
Note: This post originally appeared on The Jump at its former address in October, 2007. I was just reading Reflections at Walden last night, though, and it holds strong as a great October Book. I've been wanting to write more about the books I read and collect for a while now. My desk shelf is … Continue reading From the Archives: Bookmarks
Blogtoberfest is Upon Us
It's here - the best month of the year, and therefore The Jump's annual celebration thereof: Blogtoberfest! I've started snapping photos already - a few glimpses of the month are below, and more will follow - and I've also put a few feelers out for some guest posts. Got something Octobery to share? Let me … Continue reading Blogtoberfest is Upon Us
