I used my 'pumpkin kit' instead of carving a jack-o-lantern this year; it comes with three different options - a cat, a bat, and a jack-o-lantern, that you put together like a Mr. Potato Head. The treaters seemed to like it, and it wasn't thrown into the street at 3 a.m., so, yay. Actually, it … Continue reading Too tired to carve.

We've just returned from our whirlwind trip to New Orleans - a city that seems removed from the rest of the country in its culture as well as its geography and architecture. What a beautiful city with an old soul. Unlike newer urban areas with their slick high-rises and clean lines, there's a quirky beauty … Continue reading Tricked Out New Orleans

I love horror movies year-round - if they're good, they're scary, and if they're bad, they're funny, so my theory is you can't lose. ArcherVision has been very accepting of my horrorphilia lately, as I force him to watch screamfest after slasher after thriller, all in the name of being festive. In the last few … Continue reading October is my excuse to watch nothing but horror movies… and supernatural 1980s musicals.

 It's October, my favorite month! I've decided that in honor of this crisp, autumnal, spooktacular time, I am going to try my best to post every day for the next 31 days, writing about all things Octobery.That said, here's post #1, whereinJustine and Jax talk Halloween costumes, and Teen vascillates from Judy Garland to pirate … Continue reading Blogtoberfest Conversations -‘Decisions’