October 31 is Reformation Day.
October 31, 1517: Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses on the doors of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The event led to a controversy which eventually resulted in Luther’s excommunication – and the birth of the Lutheran church (and others). I’d do a more elaborate Reformation Day post, but unless I’m much mistaken doing so might just step on some (cough – Maniyak) toes, so I’ll leave it there for the moment.
Some people also consider October 31 a goodexcuseto dress up in costumes andtake candy from strangers. (Or, if you’re like me, a good excuse to sit home, watch television and eat all the candy before the neighbor kids can take it from you.)
As a toddler, Yak the Younger referred to October 31 as “Howl-O-Mean” – a misunderstanding that (as such thingsdo) quickly became family tradition.So, at least on my side of the mountain, today is also “Howl-O-Mean.”
I’m guessing reactions to October 31 vary widelyaround the ‘nets, solet’s do a little “bobbing for bloggers” and see what’s going on out there today:
Forget something? The newest Dimmer Switch from our friends at The Platypus Society has all the last-minute Howl-O-Mean information you could possibly want or need. (There’s a reason this one leads the list, folks. I got a tea bag in my candy sack once. I still bear the emotional scars…)
Wizbang is telling scary, scary stories. (Congress and elections and Moonbats – Oh, My!)
Halloween doodles over at Flying Spacemonkey Chronicles. (I said Doodles. With a pencil.)
Llama Robert has it out with designer Jack-O-Lanterns (Wonder what he’d think of the one-eyed wonder on my front porch…hardly a “designer” piece, unless “Cyclops Pumpkin” is ‘in’ this year.)
Althouse has the British reaction to the Americanized-meaningless-celebration-once-known-as-Halloween. (See? All this walking and asking requires too much effort. Bowl of candy and a television set, that’s what I’m talking about.)
All the stem cell news you could ask for (and other stories too), courtesy of The Anchoress. (Looks like the champions of adult-and-umbilical-cord-cell research have won another point in the debate – surprise, surprise.)
John Kerry Says: “Study Hard, Kids – or you’ll end up in Iraq with the real dummies!” (OK, that’s not it exactly, but it’s close…Moonbattery has the scoop.)
This is also your Reformation Day/Howl-O-Mean Midweek Open Trackback Post. Link and trackback from now until Thursday night. Linked to Linkfest Haven – because that’s what we do!
“Jesus Christ Dancers” win lawsuit…
In December 2005, a group of young girls, ages 8 to 12, were to be the first to perform in the city of Chula Vista’s Holiday Festival. But, because of today’s politcal correctness, these young girls never got to perform, after being held 80 minutes f…
Trackback by Tidbits And Treasures — October 31, 2006 @ 10:58 am
Bait…
From the Miami Herald-
WEST PALM BEACH – (AP) — State wildlife officials have recommended that alligators be downgraded from species of special concern to game within five years.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also ruled …..
Trackback by The Florida Masochist — October 31, 2006 @ 12:34 pm
Target practice…
If Ms. Streisand doesn’t want to be criticized aka used as a verbal bullseye(Again I’m not condoning physical violence), she needs to keep her political views private. As Harry Truman said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
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Trackback by The Florida Masochist — October 31, 2006 @ 1:33 pm
S*xiest Woman Alive – Scarlett Johansson…
After months of waiting Esquire announces The Sexiest Woman Alive 2006; but I knew this a long time ago. In Touch magazine recently did a scientific study and concluded that Scarlett owned the best pair of br*asts in Hollywood, but months ago I obse…..
Trackback by Planck's Constant — October 31, 2006 @ 1:43 pm
Freedom Folks Exclusive: Interview With Larry Wach…
Larry Wachs and his partner have been Regular Guys radio team in Atlanta for the last eight years. Recently they were sued by two Hispanic co-workers who felt that the Regular Guys had “disrespected their culture.”
We were able to interview Larr …..
Trackback by Freedom Folks — October 31, 2006 @ 1:49 pm
Trick Or Treat!…
Here’s some fun Halloween stuff……
Trackback by 123beta — October 31, 2006 @ 4:51 pm
Really, There Was No Need for Them to Get Abusive About This…
I have had the idea for this ad campaign ever since the Dixie Chicks Controversy, and when John Kerry made his statement on education and the military, I thought it meant the Democrats were ready for my idea. I guess……
Trackback by Conservative Cat — October 31, 2006 @ 8:09 pm
The Knucklehead of the Day award…
Today’s winner is Robert Moran….
Trackback by The Florida Masochist — November 1, 2006 @ 5:39 am
Size matters…
PALM BEACH, FL (AP) — Donald Trump’s display of patriotism is apparently too flamboyant for this chic oceanside town. Palm Beach officials cited Trump for hoisting a large American flag atop an 80-foot pole at his lavish Mar-a-Lago estate and club….
Trackback by The Florida Masochist — November 1, 2006 @ 6:59 am
Tricks to get toddlers to eat… (WFMW)…
Lil’ Duck is pretty good about eating things before about 4pm or so, but a lot of parents are having great troubles getting their toddlers to stop playing and EAT already! Here are some ideas from their mommies…
I finally resorted to sayin…
Trackback by Lil Duck Duck — November 1, 2006 @ 10:22 am
John Kerry, the Joke’s on You!…
Stupid? I’ll tell you what’s stupid. Calling your statement a “joke”. You effectively said that members of our great military are stupid. You said that if you do poorly in school you get stuck in Iraq. Does that sound like a joke?……
Trackback by The Clash of Civilizations — November 1, 2006 @ 11:23 am
Bring On the Turkey Midweek Open Trackbacks…
You were expecting John Kerry? Naw. Check my previous post. Anyway, if you’ve got something interesting to say November 1st or 2nd, link and send a trackback here. Can’t wait to hear who’s talkin’ turkey!……
Trackback by The Clash of Civilizations — November 1, 2006 @ 11:52 am
Larry Grant on In God we Trust…
I was challenged by Bubbleheads to find where Larry Grant had ever said anything against “under God” being in the pledge. Well, here it is:…
Trackback by Adam's Blog — November 1, 2006 @ 11:53 am
100% Preventable…
A 16-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico was sentenced Tuesday to 33 years in state prison in the brutal knifepoint rape in December of a University at Albany student and two separate burglaries….
Trackback by Freedom Folks — November 1, 2006 @ 12:03 pm
Full disclosure:
About three years ago on Halloween night I ran out of candy, but instead of turning off the porch light I opted to hand out packets of hot chocolate the last half hour. The parents thought it was a neat idea, but the children were not amused.
They did have the little marshmallows in them. Swiss Miss, I think it was.
Comment by chriscarlisle — November 1, 2006 @ 12:33 pm
Hillary Clinton is the Right Man for the Job…
This was sent to me by an operative in the surveillance field. I am sharing it with friends, family and my readers on a need to know basis. I cannot vouch for its validity, but if it is true, it could very well rock the foundation of this country. T…..
Trackback by Planck's Constant — November 1, 2006 @ 1:55 pm