I am currently trying to decide if I even want to try NANOWRIMO this year, or if I should give this year a pass since I have so much going on. I started a new job on Monday, so I am going to be working on learning my new function and getting it down. I... Continue Reading →
The Craft…The Witch Movie That Changed My Life
In 1996 when The Craft hit theatres I went to see it with my friend Jerid, and we were afraid we were going to be id'ed because we were not 18 (We were both 15) and it was rated R. It released toward the end of the school year my Freshman year of high school,... Continue Reading →
Did I Need a Skull Tiara?
The answer to this query is no. Did I buy a skull tiara? You know full well I did. Is it blingy to hell and covered in clear gemstones? Yep. Was it less that $30? It was...which is why I just couldn't resist. Me wearing a tiara made up of a series of small skulls.... Continue Reading →
Me, the gaming fig
I am still working on painting it, but a coulle of weeks ago I got my mini fig of myself that I created at Hero Forge. Here is what she looks like so far. These are also my new Halloween dice that I picked up at our local gaming store, The Guardtower, today. I have... Continue Reading →
Duchess Squad Spooky Basket Exchange – Part One
Sunday was the first annual Meeting of the Duchess Society Spooky Basket Exchange and Luncheon. We met at my friend Susan's house in our finest Duchess regalia. I had retooled my blonde wig from Saturday into a more Duchess like form. The Lady Penelope Perspicacia Pamplemousse of LaCroix was in her spooky best when she... Continue Reading →
Medieval Monster Mash at the Forge
Saturday night I went with my Sister, Traci, and our friends Susan and Liz to The Forge Tavern for their Medieval Monster Mash starring Jameson's Folly and special guests Fiendish. The Forge had a wonderful set up that allowed for safe play in times of Covid. Out table's theme was witches, so we decided to... Continue Reading →
Friday night Karaoke and Cocktails.
Yesterday was my last day on my current job, and it was a stressful last week, so Seth and I went down to Newark last night after work to meet up with my mom and sister for some dinner and Karaoke. We started at Elliott's Woodfired Grill where we all got different woodfired pizzas. I... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Halloween Season 2020
This year it is hard to find my full Halloween spirit. Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I am just not feeling the spooky spirit as much this year as in years past. I know there are a lot of reasons that it is harder this year: pandemic, about to start a new job, water... Continue Reading →
Spooky Box Sent…no true spoilers
My gift for my partner in the Spooky Basket Exchange went out today, and because the box is so cute I thought I would share. I seriously doubt that my partner reads this but just in case this is the only spoiler. How cute it that? It is also filled with goodies and on its... Continue Reading →
My Pre-Halloween Streaming
My husband and I have been doing some spooky movie/ tv show watching over the last couple of weeks and there have been some seriously fun and good ones and some fun and terrible ones, but here are some of the standouts for me. Little Monsters (Hulu): Lupita Nyong'o is absolutely radiant in this zombie... Continue Reading →