Posts Tagged Halloween

As we get ready for the trick-or-treaters, here are a few pictures of the pumpkins that I’ve carved over the years.  The Grim Reaper is a talking prop that I made from directions found on the Monster Page of Halloween Projects.  I’ll have to learn how to take pictures in the dark.  Enjoy!

The Grim Reaper

Some pumpkins, or Jack O’Lanterns:

Howling Wolf

Cannibal Jack

Evil Grin and Pirate Skull

I can’t seem to find the Harry Potter and Pokemon pumpkins that I carved when my kids were little.  I’ll also try to post this year’s model, which I still have to finish.  Don’t eat too much candy!

• Barbaric Links: Reseeding My Lawn Edition I spent a good part of Friday reseeding parts of my front lawn.  First, I had to dig out about a million roots from a nearby maple tree.  I'm putting my faith in Scotts EZ Seed, which is supposed to grow in any type of soil.  I'll let you know......
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• Dexter's Code for the Non-Sociopathic I'm a big fan of Dexter, the Showtime series about a serial killer.  While he is a sociopath, Dexter does have a set of "commandments" set down by his adoptive father, Harry.  The Code of Harry dictates who Dexter can kill, and keeps his urges under control: The Code......

• Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling by Captain Lyaf Yarr Title: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Author: J.K. Rowling Format: Hard Back # of pages: 652 Grade Reading Level:5.9; 4-8 grade Summary: The toughest year for Harry so far begins by being hex and humiliated by his long time rival  Draco Malfoy. Of three......
• The Dreaded Halloween Candy! How do you get through Halloween (and its aftermath) when you’re faced with candy at work, candy you buy for the treat-or-treaters, candy your kids bring home, and leftover candy when Halloween has come and gone? Here are 13 tips on how to handle the candy and keep your diet......
• Love of Movies: Edition #3 Welcome to the third edition of love of movies. There are some great reviews and fun links below on a variety of movies. I hope you enjoy! Have a great Sunday! Celebrity Anne Siomne presents 12 Celebs Who Give Geeks Hope for Fame and Fortune posted at Online Degree......