I live in a small town bordered on one side by the Delaware River and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The advantages of a small town are many, especially at Halloween where we welcome a goodly amount of always well-costumed trick-or-treaters, (even the parents dress up.) I took my camera out with me on a walk the other day and snapped a few of the houses. Here’s your digression for the day …
Who doesn’t love a skeleton on a swing?
These people have a small front yard, but there are always creepy things to look for, hands coming out of the ground, and such. The next 3 photos are of that house.
Some places are very busy with more than any kid could possibly grasp while running from house to house, yet still suitably scary in the dark …
Others are more low key. Note the skeleton Dachshund by the stairs.
The shriveled pumpkin is a nice subtle touch …
And my favorite, and their only Halloween decoration. Why is this so attractive to me? Because it inspires a story. Who is she? (Or is it a he?) Why is she haunting their garden? Does she stay there all the time? I’m hoping the people have put a soft white LED light beneath her to help her glow eerily, but I haven’t been by after dark yet.
Happy Halloween!
Still A Dreamer 
Love this post … and I, like you, enjoy the lone ghost as well. It does indeed inspire a good old-fashioned ghost story. Bravo!
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Thanks, my sweet. I knew you’d like that ghost. :-)
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Creepy indeed. My gawd!
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Halloween has become a huge holiday in the states, almost rivaling Christmas in people decorating their homes, parties, etc. Is that happening in Canada, too?
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Maybe not as big as Christmas, but getting bigger and bigger….
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Oh I do wish we celebrated Halloween in the same way here in the UK! It’s my favourite night of the year and I’d love to experience it in the US.
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In small towns like mine, it’s mostly a kids’ night, but in NYC at the annual Halloween Parade in the West Village or even right near me at the Haunted Red Mill in Clinton, it can be a little scary for the small fry. (But fun for us.) Check out the Red Mill and their annual hauntings – http://theredmill.org/hauntedvillage.html
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Looks great fun :-)
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I love the skulls in the birdbath. That’s a great idea/image! I usually look forward to Halloween–especially if the weather is decent so kids can get out. But this year I’m not so keen. I think it’s because there’s no sense of community before or after this night. My perspective is definitely changing. Though I still appreciate all the yard and house art. ;)
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I loved them, too. Halloween is a lot of fun around me, especially for the kids. Our town, little as it is, also has its own Halloween parade. Although the election – or whatever this is – is dominating the news, I am still aware of all this clown craziness and hope it won’t affect Halloween for kids. Or anyone else.
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