The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits There’s a small habit that I practice, that can turn difficult situations into much better ones — and it won’t surprise you. It’s the habit of gratitude. This is such a simple habit, and it’s one that we often forget to practice. But when we … Continue reading The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

Scream Queens: Jamie Lee and the New Horroyalty

Fair Warning: If campy humor isn't your thing, Scream Queens isn't the show for you. But if you're in the mood to revel in horror cliches, eighties soundtracks, slapstick comedy and a cast of actual veteran scream queens -- and a few scream dukes and duchesses, if you will -- it's the perfect week-night indulgence. … Continue reading Scream Queens: Jamie Lee and the New Horroyalty

Hellraiser  – a horror franchise that really hit the nail into the head.

I did something in pure service to my Blogtoberfest readers this week. I watched Hellraiser I through IV. I'd seen the first installment, but not in a while. With all my talk of horror franchises lately, I felt compelled to give it another watch and keep going until even Clive Barker had had enough. In … Continue reading Hellraiser  – a horror franchise that really hit the nail into the head.

Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Kaitlyn Pierce, founder of Willow House magazine Fall is a time for sweaters, fires, and packing on the pounds while staying curled up on the couch to indulge in some binge eating and Downton Abby marathons on Netflix. Being pregnant with my second child has made it even more enticing … Continue reading Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

Freaky Franchise: V/H/S

Nothing says 'Found Footage has arrived' more than think pieces on the subject, rife with academic genre-speak. Consider this lofty description from Wikipedia: "The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films, built into a frame narrative which acts as its own short horror film. Each short film is linked together with the … Continue reading Freaky Franchise: V/H/S