McScary: The Art of the Horror Franchise

Speaking as a writer, horror film franchises are great in one particular respect, because they give writers and directors a lot of room to develop a story. Granted, not all of them take that opportunity, but some do. And even when they don't, it's fun to track the evolution of the antagonist, be it an … Continue reading McScary: The Art of the Horror Franchise

The wicked Mrs. B.

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #3, By Natasha Clark   When I was in fifth grade I had a teacher that I’ll call Mrs. B. I never liked that Mrs. B. She had a bountiful head of curly thick hair that she never really quite seemed to know what to do with. She always had a frown … Continue reading The wicked Mrs. B.

The 2013 Samurai Games

With Halloween just around the corner, it was time again this weekend for the annual Halloween games with one side of Ben's family. It's a great event for the kids, but also gives the adults some much-needed exercise and outdoor time. This year, the games were held in the spirit of the Samurai, and each … Continue reading The 2013 Samurai Games

A Blogtoberfest Favorite Returns – Haunted Real Estate, part two!

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #2 Robert Louis Stevenson's Widow, Patrick Swayze Movie House & Colorado Flying Horse Ranch, by the writers at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Robert Louis Stevenson's Widow! Robert Louis Stevenson, will always be best known for his wonderful classics, “Treasure Island,” “Kidnapped,” and “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.”  What many of us never … Continue reading A Blogtoberfest Favorite Returns – Haunted Real Estate, part two!

Pumpkin Watch, 2013

It's impossible for me not to snap photos of pumpkins everywhere I go this time of year. I'm such a simpleton... oooh, gourds!  Here are a few of the latest from this year; all pumpkins from Whitney's Farm in Cheshire, Mass. Don't forget, the Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest is on until the end of the … Continue reading Pumpkin Watch, 2013