Tag: Halloween

31 Days of Spoooktacular: The Prequel

I hope you enjoyed yesterday's descent into madness. I hope I never have to do that again. But it did give you a little taste of what to expect in the coming days. For the next 31 days, I plan to post more Spoooky Beer Reviews, horror movie reviews, and my occasional over-philosophizing about the … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: The Prequel →

I Want to Live in a Haunted House

For the first time, I think I can truly understand why people say that their house is haunted. I don't believe in ghosts. I don't believe in the supernatural. I don't believe in anything that can't be proven with the logical, brute force of Science. But.... Late last night, I was in bed reading when … Continue reading I Want to Live in a Haunted House →

Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale

 I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Wychwood Brewery's Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale   As I mentioned in this earlier review, I don't think Wychwood Brewery is selling seasonal brews; I think this is … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale →

Spoooky Beer Review: Magic Hat’s “Hex”

 I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Magic Hat's "Hex" After all these pumpkin ales, I needed a break. There's only so much cinnamon and pumpkin you can drink before you start sneezing holiday … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Magic Hat’s “Hex” →

Spoooky Beer Review: Shipyard Brewing Co.’s Smashed Pumpkin

   I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Shipyard Brewing Co.'s Smashed Pumpkin Remember yesterday when I was talking about beers that call themselves pumpkin ales, but don't really deliver in that department? This … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Shipyard Brewing Co.’s Smashed Pumpkin →

Spoooky Beer Review: Southern Tier Brewing Company’s “Imperial “Pumking”

 I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Southern Tier Brewing Company's Imperial Pumking   The first thing you're going to notice with any pumpkin ale is that they tend to have an orange cast … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Southern Tier Brewing Company’s “Imperial “Pumking” →

Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery “Hobgoblin”

Now, I know it's too soon to celebrate Halloween, no matter what the candy section at your local grocery store is telling you. But I am, truly, unable to contain myself. I struggled with the best way to let off some of my Halloween steam early and then the thought struck me: While most people … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery “Hobgoblin” →

It’s on the Air

You can't sense it, but I can. I step outside and I can smell it, hovering on the fringes, hanging back from the senses; that lingering odor of decay in a basement that promises something hidden under the floor. You don't notice it. But it's coming. It's in the way the shadows are cast now; … Continue reading It’s on the Air →

Clothes Make the Monster

I take my Halloween costumes very seriously. It takes a lot of prep-time to make sure that everything is perfect. It's important that you never break character once in costume. If you do, the illusion is broken and Halloween loses all of its magic. For instance, this year I'm going as a private eye. So, … Continue reading Clothes Make the Monster →