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Sweet Talk—Days of Captain Chaos, Whistling Belly Buttons, and Litter Bugs

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Darlene Lacey

Halloween is not only a time for candy and celebrations, but it’s also a time to express yourself. Or, if you’re a kid, a time for your mom to express herself. This Halloween, I pay tribute to the Ghosts of … Continue reading →

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Sweet Talk—Trick or Treat! Give Me Something Good to Eat!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Darlene Lacey

Gather round, boys and ghouls, while I share a scary story. There was a dark time in days of yore when nobody gave out Halloween candy. Shocking, but true. Before the 1950s, Americans typically celebrated Halloween by hosting parties with … Continue reading →

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