October 2024
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An Ode to Halloween
Oh Halloween, how grand you are,With moonlit skies and twinkling stars,A night where shadows dance and sway,And goblins, ghosts, and witches play Through whispered winds and haunted trees,A spooky chill rides on the breeze,Jack-o’-lanterns glow so bright,Casting beams that slice… Continue reading
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The Spiritual Roots of Halloween
Halloween, also known as Hallowe’en, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is an enchanting celebration observed on October 31st (obviously), the night before All Saints’ Day. This mystical holiday kicks off the Christian festival of Allhallowtide, a time dedicated… Continue reading
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Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
Sitting in the dimly lit basement of my grandmother’s South Philadelphia rowhome, my cousin Michael and I sat spellbound as she read aloud from “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” We were just pre-teens then, often spending weekends at her… Continue reading
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Waiting to Drown
I fix my eyes on the swarm—black as night,Summer insects gnawing at the edges of my fading profileThe air tastes of rot, thick with whispers and sweat,While the land beneath me swells like a fevered bruise Deep in the ditches… Continue reading









