Blogtober Playlist 2022

October 14, 2022Leave a comment

This year’s mix is kinda witchy, a little psychedelic, and a blend of new and throwback. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CKvsz8ICskbidpLoZrwDI?si=KI6LoqlvTyqEpZDnJQA5sQ …and here is 2021’s foray, to fortify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42rlDb3hpFQF6O3pKiabR0?si=97axbziFSre7QX76NA0Gng

Blogtober Travels: Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Annual Harvest Festival

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022Leave a comment

Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival rules the October long-weekend here in the Berkshires. A massive, two-day, multi-parking lot event, it’s a shindig that dates back to BBG’s founding and includes a little something for everyone. We went to the party on Saturday, starting off with Tom Ricardi’s program on birds of prey and … Continue reading Blogtober Travels: Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Annual Harvest Festival

The Anatomy of a Zombie Birthday Party

October 1, 2022September 10, 2022Leave a comment

For those with children born in the spooky season (or not) - the Zombie Party is a brainy blast! Halloween decorations and recipes can be repurposed, which is a nice money-saver. From a recent September party in the Berkshires: Needed to produce the zombie party: a cake with the appropriate amount of stitches, and appropriately … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Zombie Birthday Party

31 Days of Horror Viewing

October 26, 2021November 1, 2021Leave a comment

It’s not quite fair to call 31 days of horror viewing in October a goal for me — I don’t generally hunt for low-hanging fruit. But it’s not about the finish line so much as the race anyway, so read on for this year’s checkpoints. First, to the Island The Island of Dr. Moreau - … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror Viewing

Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021Leave a comment

The October offerings in the Berkshires have gained a formidable addition with Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours, created and lead by writer and historian (and friend of the blog) Joe Durwin. Because I couldn’t write it better myself, here’s the Durwinian description of the experience: “Embark on a journey through a downtown Pittsfield far removed from … Continue reading Darkening Doors: Macabre Pittsfield Walking Tours