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Sweet Talk—Days of Captain Chaos, Whistling Belly Buttons, and Litter Bugs
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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Tagged Darlene Lacey, Halloween candy, Sweet Talk, trick-or-treat, vintage Halloween, vintage halloween candy
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Sweet Talk—Trick or Treat! Give Me Something Good to Eat!
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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Tagged Classic Candy, Darlene Lacey, Halloween candy, Sweet Talk, vintage halloween candy
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