Some wonderful photos of some delightfully old school props over at K.O.'s The Skeleton Key blog.
Monday, October 2, 2023
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Dark Parlour Drop-Off
Had a great day in Lancaster county yesterday, dropping off the scarecrow for the upcoming art show at the Dark Parlour and hitting up some favorite hangouts.
Feels like Autumn is really here. Weather's been great too, and we even got a good photo shoot in on this first day of October (photos coming soon).
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Clove and Black Licorice! |
The Haunted House
Friday, September 29, 2023
Pumpkin Soup And Porch Decor
Enjoying some homemade (and wonderful) pumpkin soup and savoring a porch that's taking shape for the High Holiday. Last night after work, we went to a favorite farm and picked up ten giant bunches of cornstalks. This place is a decent drive from here, but it's totally worth it. Best prices around in an area that pretty much extorts folks when buying pumpkins and corn.
It was dirty work, but some cold pumpkin ale, pizza from a favorite local place, and a lot of laughs made wiring the [ant-filled] stalks in place a ton of fun. We worked as the sun was setting and got it all done in record time. Some neighbors yelled over that they couldn't wait to see this year's Haunt.
Day And Night
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Concert: Tangerine Dream
Never thought I'd be hearing anything by Tangerine Dream live in a concert hall. Never. Ever.
Thanks to a truly amazing gift, last night was one of those magical nights that becomes a permanent memory. So many incredible songs blasting out over the most perfect sound system. It was unreal.
Click below to hear a couple cues.
Now Playing: The Way To Darkness
A Tribute to John Carpenter.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Cocktail: Autumn In Manhattan
Invented a cocktail for the season (and for to-go cups). Should be good warmed up, but we've only done a chilled version.
The Autumn in Manhattan:
4 ounces apple cider
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce Sherry
1 ounce Ploughman's The Plenum (apple & cherry vermouth)
Paper Halloween
Cemetery Mists
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Capture Rabbit
Great photography here. I laughed when I saw at the top of the IG account the words "Before you ask it’s Not AI." That stuff seems to be everywhere now.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dark Parlour Promo
Love that The Dark Parlour featured my scarecrow for their upcoming Halloween & Horror Art show in York, PA. The show starts October 6th at 5pm. Super excited to have a piece featured at this spooky cool gallery.
Now Playing: Souls Wedding
By Phonothek.
Wooden Man
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Haunted Attraction: Halloween Nights At Eastern State Penitentiary
Last night we went to the massive and very gloomy Eastern State Penitentiary for their Halloween Nights. The Philadelphia location is really impressive and the perfect setting for a Haunted Attraction. The size of the prison allows for multiple haunted houses and various places for food and beverages. But that same size, I think, makes the Attraction feel a little too spread out inside. A little sparse in parts.