The past five weeks or so have been rough. Between sickness and the family and a break-in a week and a-half ago that cost me my computer and passport plus a few other things, it's been a bit harder than usual for me to slide into the Halloween spirit this year. Of course, I did make my annual pilgrimage to the Halloween store and that helped. Also, the fall foliage approaching its peak serves as a reminder as well. Still, I needed another boost, so I took a trip down memory lane and checked out some vintage Halloween photos. There's just something about the retro and vintage works that bring this special event home to me. Maybe, it's because these remind me of my childhood and I'd be willing to bet that some of these were vintage even back then. I hope these several photos invoke the spirit of Halloween for you all as well.
The top photo shows the wicked witch doing a little house cleaning. Did she scare her cat? Possibly, mine doesn't like brooms very much either.
Ghosts on Halloween indeed! It is said that this is the time when the veil between the worlds is thinnest. I just love the owl and cat sharing the tree together.
Hmm...There sure does seem to be a lot of concern about ghosts with these two.
A HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU ALL!
To the best of my knowledge the above photos are all in the public domain.
Oh no, Nightwind! Your computer? You have all your stories backed up, I hope? Or maybe you write them in longhand. Anyway, I hope they're safe, and all the sickness and passport and family stuff is now set to rights so you can enjoy a little bit of the Hallowe'en festivities. :)
ReplyDeleteFortunately, all of my stories were backed up. Otherwise, the loss of the computer would have hit me much harder as I'm getting ready to publish the collection in book form. Thanks for your good thoughts, Insomniac, things are improving and I'm still hoping that someone will find the passport and will mail it to me or something. Heck, a person can't even go to Canada or Mexico without one anymore.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your break-in, Nightwind, how awful for you, especially on top of being ill. I second Insomniac's wishes that your stories are all safe.
ReplyDeleteThese vintage Halloween postcards are gorgeous, thank you for sharing them - Happy Halloween to you!
It wasn't me that was ill, Gothic Flamingo, but a family member. My stories are safe as I had them all backed up. Whew! Their possible loss did scare the bejeebies out of me though. A Happy Halloween to you as well!
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your break-in, but glad it was no worse! May you have a safe and spooky Halloween!!
ReplyDeleteAnd may the thief receive twice as much as half what he deserves... ;-)
I couldn't agree more about the thief, Lucretia. May you have a safe and spooky Halloween as well!
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