Kids today have it so easy. My son gets a Luigi costume at Target, slaps on a fake mustache, then has us drive him around a few minutes so he can come home with enough candy to put Willy Wonka in a ten year coma. Halloween is just a blip between summer and Christmas to …
Tag: Halloween
Little Post of Horrors
Happy Halloween, kiddos! It is I, Count Darlacula! [thunder claps] I'm here to share with you an old post I wrote ages ago about things from the past that truly scared the crap out of me. Namely, rotary phones and spaghettiOs. What could be more horrifying? The above photo? You got me there. In my defense, it was taken before …
I Think the Fox Says, “Never Eat Raisinitos”
Hey guys! Happy Halloween from Merida and Luigi! I've got a few quick questions for you. I'm trying to keep my pulse on the popular culture, so I can stay hip, down with the groove and all that jazz. My son tells me I should start by not calling it 'the popular culture'. Whatevs, dude. …
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How to Really Freak Out Your Kids
Want to give your children a fright this Halloween? Really give them the heebie-jeebies? Here's one sure-fire way to scare them silly. Just follow these simple steps: Go to a public place with your kid. Make sure there are lots of your child's friends around. Be yourself. Boo! It's that easy! My kids are still …
Behold, the Power of Free Candy
Kids today have it so easy. My son gets a complete Luigi costume at Target, slaps on a fake mustache, has us drive him around a few minutes, then comes home with enough candy to put Willy Wonka in a ten year coma. Halloween is just a blip between summer and Christmas to my kids. …
Fritter Friday
So apparently... ...I have changed my blog theme around 72 times since I started blogging last year. And each time I've noticed something odd--I keep choosing text that is significantly bigger on the screen. This means I am either losing my eyesight at a much faster rate than I thought, or I need to invest in glasses …
The Footsteps on the Stairs
Each night, the footsteps were the same; deliberate and heavy. The sound would slice into my hazy dreams, and I'd drift helplessly back into the world. My eyes would start to focus, gradually taking in the shadows lurking in my room. In the corner, my dresser would morph into a dark shape of some menacing, faceless monster, crouched and ready to pounce. …
The Spooky Tales of My Youth
It's Halloween again! Gather 'round the fire, kids! Time for some deliciously dark and scary stories! (cue creepy organ music) Once upon a dreary time, I was your age and living through the ghastly 1970s and 80s. (lightning flashes) Times were hard during this digital-free era; my daily life was a constant battle between the forces of good and evil. …
She's A Maineiac 