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In the classic holiday television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Abominable Snowman is out to cause trouble for our reindeer friends. By the end of the story, however, the Bumble (as he’s more affectionately called), has reformed. He even … Continued
The week after Halloween is always the saddest week at the curb. All the streets in the neighborhood are lined with discarded Jack-o-lanterns. Some are funny. Some are strange. But mostly, they’re just old and tired and sad. The week … Continued
I’ve already pointed out the least scary Halloween decoration in the neighborhood. This has to be the second least scary. Minnie Mouse as a vampire. Not the least bit convincing. Sorry.
September 9? Yeah, that’s a little too early…
The Lizard Man used to skulk. Prowl. Hide. But now he seems to — dare I say it? — frolic. First he joined in on the Christmas festivities. Then he began trick-or-treating through the neighborhood. Now he’s cavorting in the … Continued
It’s been an unusual couple of years, to say the least. And now here we are in the middle of winter, with unusually spring-like weather. We’ve gotten used to thinking that unusual means unsettling. But sometimes, it simply means unexpectedly … Continued
Christmas is coming, and Sigmund, our friendly neighborhood creature, is ready to celebrate. Looks like he’s about to deck the halls with boughs of holly. And maybe some seaweed.
Most Jack-o-Lanterns have pretty bad teeth, especially after Halloween is over. But I’m beginning to think an orthodontist has moved into the neighborhood!
It’s well known around the neighborhood that the Lizard Man loves Christmas. Well, now he’s back for Halloween. And he’s brought a friend!
