Showing posts with label monsters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label monsters. Show all posts

soft spooky glitter

Maybe it's just me, but regarding the spooky hands on the left, I think the soft, glittery fur somewhat diminishes the "spooky...
Label : monsters, retail therapy, skeletons
| boy |

countdown to halloween: jekyll and hyde

A church. A cold, dark night. A silent film version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with live musical accompaniment provided by the church organ...
Label : classic horror, monsters
| boy |

countdown to halloween: today's menu

Out for an early dinner before spending the evening wandering the city and taking in the sights of Nocturne . The service was excellent. I...
Label : monsters
| boy |

countdown to halloween: choices

Since I am not a fan of the "jump-out-in-front-of-you-with-a-chainsaw" type of haunted house experience, I opted for the Dr. Jekyl...

countdown to halloween: security guard

Had a late supper at a deli on our road trip to Salem last weekend. Didn't notice the rather imposing monster at the door when we walked...
Label : monsters, road trips
| boy |

countdown to halloween: evil teletubbies

I've wondered whatever became of them . . .
Label : Costumes, monsters, television, zombies
| boy |

countdown to halloween: musical interlude

Musical accompaniment for the crowds in Salem.
Label : monsters
| boy |

countdown to halloween: a face in the crowd

This is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. And like all good Canadians, I'm celebrating by leaving the country.  And spending the weekend in on...
Label : monsters, road trips
| boy |

countdown to halloween: customer service

I appreciate the assistance, but I think I'll load my own groceries.
Label : monsters, scarecrows
| boy |

countdown to halloween: the countdown begins

Much like the people who leave their Christmas lights hanging on their houses year-round and switch them on in December, I leave a few favou...
Label : black cats, monsters
| boy |

slapstick monsters

I usually spend the period between Labour Day and Halloween indulging in classic horror movies. And by "classic" I mean movies mad...
Label : classic horror, monsters, movies
| boy |

beach monster

I love camping.  As long as it doesn't rain. And as long as there are indoor washroom facilities.  Last weekend's camping trip to a ...
Label : monsters, road trips
| boy |

the horror

Part of my daily routine at this time of year is to check on the progress of my front yard pumpkin crop.  Every day.  So I was delighted tod...
Label : monsters, pumpkins progress
| boy |

stone cold

I'm not terribly fond of lawn statues.  But when I walked past this one in a neighbour's yard, it stopped me.  Cold. Nothing brings ...
Label : art, monsters
| boy |

a tree's crowd

I pass this tree every day on my way home from work. Sometimes it's deserted. Many times there's a lone bird perched at the tip of...
Label : monsters
| boy |

Dracula by the sea

I began the month of October with a classic monster .  It seemed only appropriate to end it with one. And so it was that I spent a suddenly ...
Label : art, monsters
| boy |

feeling deflated

While it is heartening to see far fewer "happy scarecrows" loitering around my neighbourhood this year, giant inflatables seem to ...
Label : monsters
| boy |

The Mad Monster

After an enjoyable version of The Bat, my Halloween movie viewing takes a sharp turn back to mediocrity with  The Mad Monster . Dr. Cameron ...
Label : classic horror, monsters, movies
| boy |

grocery store horror

Time was, grocery store displays were mild, innocuous affairs.  In autumn, you could count on a lovely harvest scene.  Hay bales.  Apples.  ...
Label : ghosts, monsters, retail therapy
| boy |