Blog Posts

  • Bon (Demon) Julie’s 80s Metal Murder Birthday

    It all began with some sweet birthday sugar from my lovely friends. I didn’t expect gifts. Especially not 80s metal, chocolate, flowers, and wheels of cheese gifts! I woke up early, got some writing in, then braved the snow storm to get my free pie in a cup from Starbucks. Peppermint mocha. Yes. At several…

  • 10 Days of Halloween – Wrap Up

    It’s sad to say goodbye to my beloved Halloween for another year. But, as I look back on the last week, I realize I’ve had enough fun…for now. Our pumpkin carving was a success. The new carving toolset is awesome! I can’t wait to stretch my limits next year. Bake time was a blast, and…

  • 10 Days of Halloween – Halloween Howler

    Tonight is the Halloween Howler! What is the Halloween Howler, you ask? It’s a double header live 80s metal show! Adhering to the restrictions in place, a hotel in the downtown core of my city has found a way to support live music. Thus, my tiny entourage and I will be making our way down…

  • 10 Days of Halloween – Story Time

    Only two more days until the spooky celebration of Halloween! Are you ready, my little demons? Today, I share with you a story that I wrote last Halloween. It’s creepy. What are your favourite spooky stories? I’m always looking for more. Please, share with me in the comments. Click here for the story – The…

  • 10 Days of Halloween – Bake Time!

    One of the best things about Halloween…the sweet, sugary treats! I love indulging for a day. Of course, there’s the traditional Halloween candy, the gooey caramels and mini chocolate bars. But that post is for another day… Today we talk about baking! Oh yes. Two Halloween’s ago, I made this cake. I was shocked at…