Truly Scary

If you're ready for some good old-fashioned Halloween frights, check out the most recent Cat and Girl. Talk about chilling.

Mmm, Pumpkiny

Sorry for the infrequent posts, but work has been insane. And weekends have hardly been less nuts. However, I just saw this divine recipe and wanted—nay, needed—to share it with you. Commence Homer Simpson–esque drooling.

Sparkly Pumpkins—Why Not?

Hah! I love this blinged-out pumpkin riff on Damien Hirst's pretentious (though compelling in its sparkly excess) bejeweled skull, entitled "For the Love of God." Project!

Incidentally, this Hirst skull–related prank was awesome. I was positive I'd already blogged about it ages ago, but apparently I forgot.

Potions Lesson

You've gotta hand it to Martha Stewart (or M Diddy, her prison moniker, if you prefer)—she may have an irritatingly Connecticut television personality, but the lady can cook. And decorate. In honor of Halloween, I am hereby going to link to Martha's Spooky Halloween Spirits. Now, I personally think that there are so many more options than those provided, but these are a good jumping-off point, and have turned me on to something I never knew existed: black vodka. Time to get me some of that and whip up some new Halloween concoctions. I think it's decent quality, and it just looks beyond nifty.

E.T. FTW!

Me: hey, have you ever seen E.T.?
Afshin: yeah
Afshin: i can't remember much of it
Afshin: but i remember thinking i didn't really see the appeal
Afshin: the alien was dumb. the kid was an asshole
Afshin: the government was stupid
Me: you're a jerk.
Afshin: nazi.
Afshin: don't tell me when i have to feel "magic"
Afshin: and don't tell me that fucking roadkill "alien" was "cute"
Me: hey, i was E.T. for Halloween one year.
Me: i was adorable.
Me: my heart lit up, too.
Me: it was precious.