How A Neighborhood Gets Ready For Halloween


It’s only a few days away but I realize that you may still be having trouble getting in the mood for Halloween! Don’t worry, I’m here to help. Yesterday morning, I took a walk around the neighborhood with my camera. There was a light fog. There was a misting of rain. It was the perfect weather for taking pictures of how people around here are getting ready to celebrate the 31st of October! If these decorations don’t get you in the mood for Halloween, nothing will!

Congratulations to the Astros and the Braves!


Congratulations to the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros for finally giving the world what it truly needs this year, an all-Southern World Series!  It’s the Southeast vs. the Deep South as Houston tries to beat Atlanta and win their second World Series title.  Meanwhile, for the Braves, this is their 1st World Series appearance since 1999.

I have to cheer for the Astros because they’re from my homestate but I won’t blame anyone who is cheering for Atlanta!  I think either team could win.  With Game 5 scheduled for October 31st, the Series might even be decided on Halloween!

The Great Pumpkin has been good to us this year!

Congratulations to both teams and good luck next week!

And who knows?  Maybe next year, my Rangers will finally get it together.  Things have to turn around sometime, right?

Spirits of the Pulp Age


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Hearing bumps in the night?  Halloween is the favorite holiday of ghosts the world over.  That was as true in the pulp era as today.  Here’s just a few example of the spirits of the pulp age!

by Edward Dalton Stevens

by Edward Dalton Stevens

by Jean Oldham

by Jean Oldham

by Jean Oldham

by Margaret Brundage

by Modest Stein

by Modest Stein

by Rudolph Belarski

Artist Unknown

Unknown Artist