A Halloween KISS
June 26th, 2009 by John Wolfe
While I enjoy elaborate yard haunt setups just as much as the next home haunter, every once in a while I need a Halloween KISS (keep it simple stupid) to help me find my balance. It’s way too easy to get caught up in trying to make each haunt more elaborate than the previous outing, as the stress builds the fun can be completely sucked out of the whole project.
A simple image of a jack-o-lantern or two always reminds me you can never go wrong with the classic, basic Halloween icons. And, it helps to keep things in perspective; for example: if this year’s mache props happen to turn out like crap – oh well! 
Photo Source: Loudon Extra
June 27th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Good point. Sometimes our obsessions w/ halloween can feel like a curse. We have 364 days to create impossible expectations for that one remaining day (or night as the case may be). The details often cloud the magic. A simple flickering candle and the smell of browning pumpkin can bring it all back…if we take the time to notice. Thx for reminding us.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Thanks, Victor.