RARE BLUE FULL MOON ON HALLOWEEN!

Fun fact: Every full moon on Halloween is a blue moon because moon cycles are 29.5 days long and Halloween is always on Oct. 31. (There is an alternate definition of a blue moon: When there are four full moons in a single season, the third is considered a blue moon, according to the Farmers Almanac. 

Rare full moon on Halloween will be seen 

across the US for the first time in 76 years

The exact time of the next full moon is:
Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 10:49:09 am (EDT)
Moon sign: Taurus 08° 38'

Here you find this time converted into different timezones for other cities:

WELLINGTON = Sunday * 1 November 2020 * 3:49:09 am (NZDT)
SYDNEY = Sunday * 1 November 2020 * 1:49:09 am (AEDT)
TOKYO = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 11:49:09 pm (JST)
BEIJING = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 10:49:09 pm (CST)
BANGKOK = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 9:49:09 pm (ICT)
DELHI = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 8:19:09 pm (IST)
DUBAI = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 6:49:09 pm (GST)
MOSCOW = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 5:49:09 pm (MSK)
BERLIN = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 3:49:09 pm (CET)
LAGOS = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 3:49:09 pm (WAT)
LONDON = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 2:49:09 pm (GMT)
RIO = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 11:49:09 am (BRT)
SANTIAGO = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 11:49:09 am (CLST)
NEW YORK = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 10:49:09 am (EDT)
MEXICO CITY = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 8:49:09 am (CST)
CALGARY = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 8:49:09 am (MDT)
LOS ANGELES = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 7:49:09 am (PDT)
ANCHORAGE = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 6:49:09 am (AKDT)
HONOLULU = Saturday * 31 October 2020 * 4:49:09 am (HAST)

THE HISTORY OF THE PUMPKIN

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The Pumpkin And Its Components

There is no wild counterpart to the field pumpkin that exists today. Today's pumpkins are byproducts of domestication and evolutionary pressure from humans – some are grown for consumption, while some are for show or even everyday use.
Family and Species

Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and are specifically part of the C. pepo species, full of summer and winter squashes. Gourds, spaghetti marrow, zucchini, cocozelle, squash, and Ozark melons are all just variations in this group. Some cultivars of related species – C. argyrosperma and C. moschata, for example – are known as 'pumpkins' as well. And those giant pumpkins in all the record books? They're almost always from the species C. maxima.
Colors and Sizes

Pumpkins – no matter in which species – are extremely diverse, and come in captivating colors, sizes, and shapes. Some are pale and white, like the Lumina and Casper varieties. Others are large and showy with green and orange splashes, like the Speckled Hound or the Hooligan.

The Porcelain Doll F1, a relative newcomer, is a surprising pink pumpkin while the Rouge Vif comes in vibrant red hues. In terms of size and texture, pumpkins range from small to large and can have smooth, flat, or bumpy skin. Some are enormous, thousand-pound lumpy giants (like the C. maximas mentioned!) while others can fit in my toddler's palm.

The larger ones often don't taste very sweet, while others, like the Sugar Treat pumpkin, are perfect for desserts and pumpkin pies.
Cultivation

Most pumpkins need plenty of water, sun, and nutrients in the soil to thrive and grow. But they're certainly hardy and adaptable – pumpkins grow on every continent except Antarctica.

They are relatively easy to grow and require a soil pH level between 6.0 to 6.5 for the best yield.

Pumpkins cannot grow in frosty conditions and need warmth. It takes field pumpkins between 75 - 100 days before they are ready for harvest, so it's best to plant them in the early summer.
Nutritional Value

The field pumpkin is a highly nutrient-dense food that is low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals. Today's pumpkins' macronutrients and health benefits are pretty compelling, and it's even suitable for your pets.

Field pumpkins are nutritious, high in fiber, potassium, and riboflavin, and low in fat. They contain vitamins K, B6, C, and E, and are plentiful in beta-carotene.

On the flip side, all squashes produce biochemical compounds known as cucurbitacins. These biochemicals lend squashes a bitter flavor, and specific cultivars have more cucurbitacins than others. Overdosing on them can cause adverse GI effects and even hair loss(!), so it's best to pick a cultivar raised for eating just in case. Read Full Story Here

THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA ON NETFLIX

This is a totally different rendition of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I loved the original series and am just getting into this series...

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is an American supernatural horror television series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa for Netflix, based on the comic book series of the same name. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions, with Aguirre-Sacasa, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jon Goldwater, and Lee Toland Krieger serving as executive producers.

The series is centered on the Archie Comics character Sabrina Spellman, portrayed by Kiernan Shipka, and also stars Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Richard Coyle, and Miranda Otto.

Originally in development during September 2017 at The CW, the series was intended to be a companion series to The CW series Riverdale; however, in December 2017, the project was moved to Netflix with a straight-to-series order, consisting of two seasons.

Filming takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia, where both seasons will be shot back-to-back. The entire first season, consisting of 10 episodes, was released on October 26, 2018. The series has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Shipka's performance and the cast as well as the premise.

RETRO FABULOUS HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING!

This photo above looks like we did back in the early 1960s. My Nana made me the clown suit and I had a hobo suit too at different times. Used burnt cork to be a beard on our faces too.  My sister had a really cool costume of Zorro!

We took to the neighborhood streets and the number of kids and dressed up parents were enormous. A huge mob moving through and running up to each house.

Trick-or-treating is a Halloween ritual custom for children and adults in many countries. Children in costumes travel from house-to-house, asking for treats with the phrase "Trick or treat". 

The "treat" is usually some form of candy, although in some cultures money is used instead. The "trick" refers to a threat, usually idle, to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given.

Of course, we got to wear costumes to school!! Not anymore..no fun at school allowed!

40 COOLEST PINTEREST RETRO HALLOWEEN PHOTOS

Trick-or-treating usually occurs on the evening of October 31. Some homeowners signal that they are willing to hand out treats by putting up Halloween decorations outside their doors; others simply leave treats available on their porches for the children to take freely.

Princess Casper and a Pirate!

Monkees costumes were everywhere back then!

This gang kind of looks like us...

Love Morticia and Lurch dancing!

Batgirl loves Trick or Treating!

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NEW BOOK IN WARM BODIES SERIES: THE LIVING BY ISAAC MARION

A MONSTER’S SEARCH FOR HUMANITY

A WOMAN’S FIGHT FOR A WORLD WORTH LIVING IN

A HOPE THAT REFUSES TO DIE

The New York Times bestselling Warm Bodies Series has captivated readers in twenty-five languages, inspiring a major film and transcending the zombie genre to become something “poetic” (Library Journal) “highly original” (Seattle Times) and “ultimately moving” (Time Out London). Now the story of a dead man’s search for life reaches its conclusion on a scale both epic and intimate.

Before he was a flesh-eating corpse, R was something worse. He remembers it all now, a life of greed and apathy more destructive than any virus, and he sees only one path to redemption: he must fight the forces he helped create. But what can R, Julie, and their tiny gang of fugitives do against the creeping might of the Axiom Group, the bizarre undead corporation that’s devouring what’s left of America?

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It’s time for a road trip.

No more flyover country. This time they’ll face the madness on the ground, racing their RV across the wastelands as tensions rise and bonds unravel—because R isn’t the only one hiding painful secrets. Everyone is on their own desperate search: for a kidnapped daughter, a suicidal mother, and an abused little boy with a gift that could save humanity…if humanity can convince him it’s worth saving.

All roads lead home, to a final confrontation with the plague and its shareholders. But this is a monster that guns can’t kill. A battle only one weapon can win…

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD 50TH ANNIVERSARY! THEATER SCREENING OCT 24-25

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead
IN THEATERS OCT 24, OCT 25

See the Remastered Edition of

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead
A Special 50th Anniversary Event

Celebrate 50 years of Living Dead by seeing the completely restored and remastered version of Night of the Living Dead in theaters. The iconic film that started the zombie genre and shaped modern horror movies as we know and love them today. Directed by horror legend, George A. Romero, the film is a great story of independent cinema: a midnight hit turned box-office smash that became one of the most influential films of all time.

A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls. Romero's claustrophobic vision of a late-1960s America literally tearing itself apart rewrote the rules of the horror genre, combined gruesome gore with acute social commentary, and quietly broke ground by casting a black actor (Duane Jones) in its lead role.

For this special 50th anniversary event, audiences can see the stunning restoration of Night of the Living Dead, a product of the original filmmakers' collaborating with the Museum of Modern Art and the George Lucas Family Foundation to restore the film from the original camera negative. The remastered version is more visually striking and terrifying than ever.

If you haven't seen this film in theaters, you haven't truly seen Night of the Living Dead as it was intended: in a dark theater, on the big screen.

Night of the Living Dead Fans - We want you to have fun at these cinema events - but safety is paramount.

***Please note that attending in costume is fine, however, masks, face-concealing make-up, fake weapons as well as any costumes that conceal what you are carrying, your natural body shape or face are strictly prohibited.***

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A FEW FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT HALLOWEEN

A Few Facts You Didn’t Know About Halloween

Despite it being a multicultural blend of rituals, religion and history, Halloween offers just as much excitement and fun as other annual events. Kids and adults alike always look forward to dressing as ghosts, witches or even as their favorite superheroes. However, there a few things that you probably didn’t know about this whimsical and lighthearted event.

Have you ever at some point asked yourself where these beliefs and traditions associated with this fun-filled event ever came from? Well, the costumes, tricks and pranks had to come from somewhere.

To help you find an answer to some of your queries, here are some things you probably didn’t know about Halloween.
Halloween Originated in Ireland

History reveals that Halloween most likely came from the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain. This, in the very ancient days, was a ritualistic celebration that celebrated the pagan gods of harvest.

Halloween Ranks Among the Top Annual Events

According to stats, Halloween grosses close to 8 billion dollars annually. This makes it second to Christmas in terms of spending. A massive number of people spend their money buying costumes for themselves and their pets too. Other than the costumes, people also spend quite a lot of cash on tricks and candy treats.
Costumes Weren’t Worn for Fun

Well, Halloween originated from a traditional pagan celebration known as Samhain. During this event, the followers believed that the dead would arise and roam through the neighborhood during All Hallows Eve. However, there were worries that during this day there could be a few evil spirits out too. Hence, the locals dressed up in scary gear to scare away any malicious ghosts out to spoil the event.

Candy Is Never Enough

Other than the costumes, trick or treat candy is also a very key part of Halloween celebrations. In fact, October 28th experiences the largest number of candy sales. Additionally, Snickers candy bars are the most sought-after trick or treat candy for Halloween.

Being Pranked or Scared Actually Feels Really Cool

Getting scared is part and parcel of Halloween. More so, it’s the only time of the year when horror movies are screened across almost all cinema halls and people flock to watch them with great delight. However, did you know that for some people, being scared in safe places actually makes them feel very exhilarated?

The Witch Costume Carries the Day on Halloween

Nowadays, people are even wearing costumes to mimic their favorite celebrities. However, the witch costume still carries the day on Halloween. Close to six million people are typically clad as a witch during Halloween. On the other hand, superheroes, cats, princesses, and zombies are other common costumes for the day.

Adults Celebrate Halloween Too

Statistics show that close to 66 percent of grown-ups celebrate Halloween. Most of them dress up in costumes to work, catch a Halloween movie with a friend, or even visit a haunted attraction. Modern day Halloween has evolved and is no longer made up of tricks and treats alone. To sum it up, you can dress up as whoever you want and enjoy yourself.

KIMMER'S TOP 5 FAVORITE HALLOWEEN/ADVENTURE FAMILY SERIES

Here are some really fun series for streaming on Halloween that the kids and grandparents will enjoy....BOO

ONCE UP ON A TIME  7 SEASONS ON NETFLIX 

The first six seasons are largely set in the fictitious seaside town of Storybrooke, Maine, with the character of Emma Swan serving as the lead, while the seventh and final season takes place in a Seattle, Washington neighborhood called Hyperion Heights, with a new main narrative led by Swan's son, Henry Mills. The show borrows elements and characters from the Disney franchise and popular Western literature, folklore, and fairy tales with a twist!

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS ON NETFLIX

This series follows the tragic tale of three orphans -- Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire -- who are investigating their parents' mysterious death. The siblings are saddled with an evil guardian named Count Olaf (portrayed by award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris), who will do whatever it takes to get his hands on the Baudelaire's inheritance. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny must outsmart Olaf at every turn, foiling devious plans and disguises. The series is based on the best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler).

STRANGER THINGS ON NETFLIX

A love letter to the supernatural classics of the 80's, Stranger Things is the story of a young boy who vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.

MERLIN ON NETFLIX

Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure drama television program created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Julian Murphy, and Johnny Capps, starring Colin Morgan in the title role. 

It was broadcast on BBC One from 20 September 2008 to 24 December 2012 for a total of 65 episodes. The show is loosely based on the Arthurian legends of the young wizard Merlin and his relationship with King Arthur, but it differs from traditional versions.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH ON HULU  

The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina Spellman, an American teenager who, on her sixteenth birthday, discovers she has magical powers (a departure from the Archie Comics, where she has known of her magic powers since an early age as revealed in the "Sabrina -- That Cute Little Witch" storylines in many Little Archie comic books).

She lives with her 500-year-old aunts, witches Hilda (played by Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (played by Beth Broderick), and their magical talking cat Salem (voiced by Nick Bakay) at 133 Collins Road[4] in the fictional Boston suburb of Westbridge, Massachusetts through most of the series.

 

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR IN GREENFIELD VILLAGE!

What is the most enchantingly thrilling Hallowe'en tale of all time? The story you create as you meet the show-stopping Glinda, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and Wicked Witch on the yellow brick road to Oz, along with faves from other classic tales.

Adventures unfold in Greenfield Village with magical encounters along a new path lit by 1,000 ornately carved jack-o'-lanterns until the final chapter culminates in a narrow escape from the bony grip of the Grim Reaper and the Headless Horseman.

Journey through Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow and other familiar yet strange worlds. Every step draws you into storybook spookiness. Pirates, Hansel and Gretel, the Mad Scientist and an angry mob are waiting behind the next twist in the shadowy path to delight you.

October 12-14, 18-21 and 25-27

Location:

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Dearborn, Michigan 48124

Tickets:

Ticket Prices, Admission, Fees: Adult Member $13.75; Youth Member $13.75; Adult Non-Member $16; Youth NonMember $16; Children under 2 Free

Phone for tickets/more information: (313) 982-6001

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