For Halloween

I know the actual day is tomorrow, but I generally avoid posting on Fridays since it's right before the link round-up.

It's the rainy season, of course, but you can still be comfortable.

(Made by Pliny)

You may even choose to just stay home.....

.....have a quiet cup of tea.....

.....and, for once, avoid stress by not checking the news.

But if you choose to have guests over.....

.....make them feel welcome when they arrive.....

.....make sure your place is nice and clean.....

.....maybe even mow the lawn.....

.....use appropriate lighting.....

.....put some music on.....

.....and you'll have a good party atmosphere.

Yes, cooking can be a lot of work.....

.....but hopefully your guests will be appreciative.....

.....and respect your non-smoking household.....

.....and the leftovers should last you for a while.

Happy Halloween, and may the Skeleton Fairy bless you.

Links to more Halloween stuff:

These Portlanders go all out with their displays.  Evidently so do these people in Lambertville NJ.

The Denver Botanical Gardens hosts Glow in the Garden -- more here.

More spooky images at New Witch.  Or try some spooky music videos from the Harp Twins.

For more robust scares, here's a round-up of 2025 horror movies.

For something a bit lighter, try these Halloween cartoons.

Lady M participates in a trunk-or-treat with plenty of witchcraft.

If you get tired of candy, try these demonic cookies.

In the South, Halloween is often..... a bit different.

Here's some Halloween art by Tom Shropshire.

See the final collection of windows from the Manitou Springs CO Skeleton Craze.  And take a look at this year's entries in the town's Emma Crawford Coffin Race.

Here's the real origin of Halloween.