Seriously, ten days into the month of October and I haven’t posted even one single time? I am the worst Countdown to Halloween participant ever. I blame looming deadlines, and unexpected vet visits, and adjusting myself to the rhythms of freelancing. Mostly, though, I’m probably just bad at this.

Unfortunately, we can’t really expect it to improve much, though I’m hoping to have a few festive surprises up my sleeve for you before the month is out. Thus far my October festivities have mostly included getting my Halloween decorating done at last (check out my Instagram for some photos), seeing The Monster Squad at the Alamo Drafthouse the other night, buying a box of Boo Berry cereal (I couldn’t find Yummy Mummy or I’d have gotten that), and watching seasonally-appropriate films when I had the chance. Last weekend, I spent a little time catching up with Carl Kolchak, whose acquaintance I’d never before had the pleasure of making.

My October is shaping up to be pretty busy, in almost entirely good ways, but apologies in advance if you don’t see much of me around here. I’ll try to make those appearances that I do manage hopefully at least count for something.