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Friday, the 31st of October

John Lennon Yoko Ono costumes

“Oohhhhhhh, Yooooooo-oh-oh-ko!”

John and Yoko. One we’ve planned to do for years. It could never be perfect, but it suited us, and the costumes kept us cozy warm.

For a glimpse into our Halloweens gone by, check out the link below. Follow the links in there to see many others, if you’re so inclined. Gnomes, Psy, a daisy woman and Link & Zelda await you.

Collections of Costumes Passed

And bear in mind that a long, varied history bubbles behind this holiday/celebration. No one owns it, and so we all do, in a way. I like to think of it as a time to work toward embracing our fears, because they are always with us, even if the veil only parts occasionally. Boogedy boogedy.

“History of Halloween”

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Vikings and Tapestry

I am a huge history nerd.

And I’m probably the type that serious history scholars get annoyed with. I love the outfits and the music, the burly men and demure women, the elaborate decor and flowery speech.

I love vikings and tapestry.

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