Tag Archives: Halloween

Haunted By History

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Meg Groeling

The chill of Hallowe’en is in the air, even in California. I always try to do something special here for one of my favorite holidays. This year’s offering is inspired by Tiya Miles’ new book Tales from the Haunted South: … Continue reading →

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Carving Tonight On the Old Camp Ground: A Hallowe’en Experience

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Meg Groeling

          Everyone has his or her favorite memory of fall and of Hallowe’en. Perhaps it was a costume, or maybe the camaraderie of trick-or-treating. Maybe it was just the cooler air and the earlier, somehow darker … Continue reading →

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All Hallow’s Eve

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Caroline Davis

All my friends know that I’m a “scaredy cat.” When a horror movie comes on, you can find me hiding beneath a blanket or behind the couch. To distract myself from this month’s “spooktacular” festivities, I did some research regarding … Continue reading →

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