It’s Monday. Halloween’s over, the clocks have been turned back, and November has arrived—fall is fading fast as winter starts to move in. That’s a lot of change packed into the last few days, huh?

I hope everyone had a delightfully ghoulish Halloween! We had a great time handing out candy to the Trick-or-Treaters—all 155 of them. Afterward, we took one final spooky cruise through a few neighborhoods we hadn’t hit yet. Once again, we were blown away by the incredible haunted displays this year. And, of course, we’re already looking forward to next year!

I had a nice lazy Sunday snacking all afternoon watching the Bears game against the Bengals and the final NASCAR race of the season. Starting with the Bears, they pulled off a dramatic 47–42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, with a last-second 58-yard touchdown from Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland sealing the victory with 17 seconds left. For once, it was nice not coming up short after a true nailbiter of a game.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway delivered a dramatic and fitting finale to the season. Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag after a wild overtime finish, muscling past Brad Keselowski in the final corner to score the win. But it was Kyle Larson who captured the championship, pulling off a stunning victory despite never leading a single lap! Denny Hamlin, who dominated much of the day, saw his title hopes slip away after a bad pit decision shuffled him to the middle of the pack. The race had everything—tight battles, last-minute cautions, and high-stakes strategy—all playing out in what will be Phoenix’s final year hosting the championship before it moves back to Homestead-Miami in 2026.

All in all, a damn good weekend.

-keep

Everyone enjoyed the Halloween double babes, right?

It’s Friday! Halloween has finally arrived, dragging its bony ass right up to our doorsteps. The air smells like a mix of candy, candle wax, and just a hint of impending doom. Skeletons grin from every yard, pumpkins glow like orange demons, and somewhere in the neighborhood, a motion sensor Witch continues to shriek. And don’t forget—this is the night for **good** candy only. Full-size bars if you’re feeling generous, fun-sized Snickers at the very least. No raisins, no toothbrushes, and absolutely no circus peanuts! If you dare to hand out circus peanuts then you deserve to wake up to something truly terrifying on your porch tomorrow morning!

Okay, today I have a small gallery of images from our last Halloween display cruise and a few others sent in by my readers. And since it is also Friday, I have double babes and a whole mess of jokes for today! So have a horribly gruesome Halloween everyone!

-keep

It’s Thursday. I made a second batch of homemade pumpkin seeds the other day and, as usual, got a little carried away with the salt. They’re so salty that one handful could probably de-ice an entire driveway in the dead of winter. But they’re crunchy, addictive, and perfect for spooky season—just don’t forget to have a gallon of water nearby!

-keep

Hey Keep, Congratulations on your 30 year anniversary. I’ve been visiting for at least 25 of those years & enjoyed every one. Anyway it’s been awhile since I sent in some pics. Here are a few houses that are competing in the Old Escondido area Halloween Yard decoration contest in Escondido, CA. Some spooky stuff for sure. Feel free to post them if they meet your approval.
Thanks, Greg