Happy Halloween!

After a sickness-induced hiatus...I am back!

In honor of Halloween, I want to draw your attention to some creepy, spooky, journalism-related fun.

Slate.com has some interesting Halloween articles today, including Torie Bosch's "Explainer" article about politicians and Halloween costumes. According to Bosch, a recent poll says that Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani are the scariest politician-themed costumes. And here I am having nightmares about Karl Rove!

Julia Moskin, a food and wine critic with The New York Times, surveys several top chefs in her article "Good Taste Takes a Holiday," to find out what deliciously sugary, decidedly un-gourmet treats they plan to serve this Halloween. I'm particularly tickled by Tasting Room chef Colin Alevras, who plans to add "caramelized marshmallows" to his old fashioned Rice Krispie treats.

If you're a nerd like myself, make sure to stop by Live Science's educational article: "Halloween's Top 10 Scary Creatures." This is a must-read for anyone who wants to impress friends with some Halloween trivia tonight! (Did you know that Jack-o-Lanterns used to be made of turnips?) You might even get some good ideas for a last-minute costume...

And, of course, no Halloween blog entry would be complete without a list of the best scary movies to watch on Halloween. Reader's Digest has a good collection of cinematic terror here.

To all Experience.com readers, Happy Halloween!


p.s. Google has a fun, Halloween-themed homepage today. Make sure to check it out!