As a lover of fall vibes, monster movies, and all things spooky, it makes my little black heart happy to receive Halloween cards in the mail. But more often than not, they’re franked by a simple flag stamp. Where are all the spooky, Halloween-themed stamps? Let’s take a quick look at the numbers. And then,... Continue Reading →
How the “Year without Summer” made its mark on Halloween
“Weymouth Bay” by John Constable, 1816, Courtesy Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The dark skies were inspired by the “Year without Summer”. If you’re familiar with the Butterfly Effect, you’ve heard the metaphor that when a butterfly flaps its wings, it could ultimately cause a tornado on the other side of the earth. The merits... Continue Reading →
Stamps on Screen: Frasier
Season 2, Episode 6, “The Botched Language of Cranes” Close your eyes. Wait, can you still read this? Open them! Open your eyes. Alright, don’t close your eyes. But before you read any farther, take a pause and name the top female TV fashion icons of the ‘90s. You probably remember “the Rachel,” the hairstyle... Continue Reading →
