Death is everywhere, especially at this time of year. How else do you explain why Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” has ghosts in it? It really isn’t surprising. People told ghost stories around the fire at this time of year, probably, as far back as they did at Halloween. “How can this be?”, you might ask. […]
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What’s Wrong In The Mirror
Mirrors are fascinating when you think about it. In reality, it’s simply a reflective surface behind a layer of glass, but then, why does it have such a strong pull toward the unknown? (Maybe that’s just me). Mirrors have been around since ancient Egypt, or perhaps, even before. So, mirrors shouldn’t have freaked anyone out […]
How Halloween Is Like Valentine’s Day
Many of us, if not all, know how Halloween got its name, that is, a shortened version of All Hallow’s Eve. Both the old version and the new version are celebrations honoring the spirits of the dead. You might be asking yourself, what Halloween has to do with Valentine’s Day and why that vintage greeting […]
Down 13th Street
I’ve never been much for superstition, especially “Friday the 13th”. Of course, I seem to have “bad luck” regardless of which day of the year it is, but I digress. So, what’s to fear, a hockey player with a machete? I wouldn’t be running around in the woods anyway. Ever wonder […]