Ronald Clark O’Bryan is remembered as the man who killed Halloween … a nicknamed along with the “CANDY MAN.” His actions also began decades of parents ferociously searching their kids’ candy bowls after trick or treating ended each year.. something that continues until even today… Every time you see local or state police offering up … Read moreThe reason you still check your candy on Halloween night
I recall after 9/11, that particular Halloween, how ultra-sensitive and weird things were.. I remember the political ramifications of what you wore–the outfit could put you in the wrong category.. Are you with ‘us’ or against us..? This year may be about the same. It was strange to watch the Al Smith dinner the other … Read moreThe political winds of Halloween: Trump asking for a hand out of candy as his mask outsells Hillary. But does it mean anything at all?
I received a circular from my son’s school today the clowns are banned!! The Halloween parade coming up for his kindergarten has been marred by the small town clown scare of 2016.. The clowns, the mailing to parents said, will not be permitted. No outfits with white paint. No red wigs.. nothing…Clowns are barred from … Read moreHALLOWEEN 16: THE CLOWN BAN BEGINS
There are a few pet peeves that present themselves to me at this time of year.. Halloween, and the entire month of October, have long been my favorite sustained period of time of the entire year. Sure, I love Christmas. And yes even the Fourth of July.. but there is something magical about leaves becoming … Read moreHalloween movies you’re told to watch aren’t the ones you should be
Every year the National Retail Federation gives people a view into what may be the hot party outfit for Halloween.. What kids may be appearing at your door wearing.. What skimpy outfits could be the prized apparel in the 20-30 demo .. Here is this year’s breakdown: Among the children: Action/Superhero Princess Animal (Cat, Dog, … Read moreHalloween 16: Same old same old
The myth of the ages: Knives in apples on Halloween night.. It never was true. The ‘candy man’ was but only to the degree that he was trying to kill his own child and use the poison candy as a cover.. This year we were treated to countless Facebook posts and national condemnation of whatever … Read moreThe urban legend stays an urban legend
Call this a sacrilege, but I am somewhat glad Halloween is over. I am a bit ‘paranormaled’ out .. Perhaps of my own doing. Perhaps it was that awful DESTINATION AMERICA exorcism show that really got me.. Either way, ghosts and goblins, take a breather.. plenty more paranormal to come–including Christmas, perhaps one of the most … Read moreA GHOSTLY SIGH AS HALLOWEEN ENDS
The grinning man. The Slender man. The hat man as well. The shadow man. The grinning man. Omul Negru. The black eyed children. The men in black. And for heaven’s sake we can’t forget.. The Rake. Tis the spirit to pick your beast, Tis the moment to have a feast. It’s the time to hide … Read moreThe Boogey Man is Coming
There is always debate: Halloween or not.. Each and every year, a variety of people holding a varied amount of opinions decides to opine over the Halloween trick or treating season.. they talk about ghosts and ghouls. This year, we are also greeted with DESTINATION AMERICA presenting a ‘real’ exorcism–not of a person, but a … Read moreDarkness falls: The reason for the season