Blogtober: the 2025 Playlist

The tradition continues. Another October, another Blogtober — the time of year when the few of us still blogging rise from the grave to offer up some fresh content. And for me, another Blogtober brings another Blogtober playlist. I’ve been creating these for more than a decade, and as such, the Blogtober Master List has … Continue reading Blogtober: the 2025 Playlist

Hot Buys at the Bootique

I don’t personally know why anyone would want to “ease into” the spooky season, but retail nation gives us many avenues to gradually introduce the Halloween spirit to our psyches. Here are a few things I’ve seen in my summer-to-fall travels: Any trip to Marshall’s from mid-July on is bound to have some options. Spotted … Continue reading Hot Buys at the Bootique

Blogtober Playlist 2023

Blogtober Playlist 2023, runtime = 52 minutes It’s back! The annual Blogtober playlist, as painstakingly curated by me. This year’s vibe: alt, vintage folk, and Americana with dark and brooding leanings, punctuated by violent jolts of electro pop. The chosen ones are listed below, with the playlists of 2022 and 2021 not far behind. You’re … Continue reading Blogtober Playlist 2023