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X-E
One of my lesser-known Halloween traditions is the site X-Entertainment. Normally a general nostalgia website focusing on eighties and early nineties pop culture, when Fall hits the site is transformed into a Halloween countdown, with articles on all manner of Halloween-related toys, candy, movies, and events ( Read more... ) -
On the diving board. . .
Next stop: The deep end.
The first Halloween purchases of 2008 have happened. The very first thing?
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Partially completed
I needed to make a trip to Target today for some non-Halloween-related necessities, and had no expectations for intersecting with any Halloween spirit. OK, so I was a little curious. Unlike Walgreens, Target's Halloween section is only partially completed. They have the candy and costumes stocked but not much else. It must be noted, however, that ( Read more... ) -
Sight for sore eyes
Mr. Treinen and I had a friendly competition going - first man to see a Halloween display put up sends a picture to the other, and wins. . . I dunno, respect. OK, there was no prize but the joy of seeing what I saw was prize enough for me.
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It's in the air
Today at the grocery store, the Better Homes and Gardens Halloween issue was on the stands. It was the first acknowledgment of the Halloween season for 2008 and a perfect reminder that today is the start of Phase I ( Read more... ) -
Oh, what the Hell. . .
Hi. How is everyone? A recent influx of posts (like, three) has convinced me to return tonight. It can't hurt to write something every now and then just in case they start deleting inactive accounts. Unsolicited Myspace bulletins have taught me that blogging sites do that all the time. So, you know, everybody repost this or something ( Read more... ) -
Something Walmart with way comes. . .
Call me suicidal ( Read more... ) -
A long look back. . .
The decorations are down. The booze is all gone. The Spirit stores have left town. And I've had some time to reflect on the year's most awesome holiday ( Read more... ) -
Phase III (Happy Halloween)
In just a few short hours it will officially be Halloween - also known as Phase III. . . by me ( Read more... )
