'Tis All Hallow's Eve

Happy Howloween

It is All Hallow's Eve.

Today is the day that little kitties find mysterious puzzle boxes and...

...turn into big monster kitties.

Especially if you feed them mutant catnip mice...

...or give them strange toys like this Maggot in a Hoodie.

Morbid Anatomy

And just in time for Hallowe'en, I found an enthralling blog called Morbid Anatomy that addresses my fascination with the intersection of art, medical illustration, the history of anatomical study, medical museums, and Victoriana. And more.

Aside from admittedly having some rather morbid fascinations, while studying the history of photography, I quickly became interested in the corresponding period of time when industrialization was revolutionizing huge swathes of our lives. "Modernization" led to the rapid industrialization and commercialization of previously very private rituals, like births, weddings, and funerals. The industrialization of medicine itself, especially as applied to birth and death, is fascinating to me, and medical and science museums illustrate this transition so vividly--and poignantly.

A third fantastic image from Morbid Anatomy.


Isis' Howlowe'en Words of Wisdom

For your own safety, don't pass out in your costume until you get home.

Four Days Left to Win Sumthin!

Sock Yarn Bits and Bobs Contest!

You've got four days left to send me a bit or two of your leftover yarn and be entered to win one of three fantabulous prizes!

Email me now at sohopixieATyahooDOTcom for my address, send a bit of yarn in the mail by Friday, October 31 (Howloween!), and be entered to win one of the following:

~ A $25 gift certificate from Yarn Lust:


~ Your choice of any item from ObsidianKitten.etsy.com

~ Your very own copy of I Can Has Cheezburger ("full of awsum and kittehs")
First-drawn wins choice of the three prizes, second-drawn gets second choice, third drawn gets the last prize. Got it?

** The Fine Print: Postmark deadline is October 31, 2008. Odds and ends are great, ideally sock, fingering or similar weight yarns. Preferably lengths of at least five yards (4.5 m) (remember I can't knit with 2-3 inch bits) but short lengths (5 yards/4.5 m and up) are fine. I'm making hats for kids so bright/varigated colours are ideal; however anything is welcome; even fuzzy and/or novelty yarns can be used for the brims. Please note that I am well-stocked with Red Heart/acrylic type yarns, so please keep those at home. Many thanks! **

A Funny Little Guy, Dinah, and a Surprise

A Funny Little Guy


I was very excited to find this funny necklace at a store right by where I work. It's called Stella Gialla. I think he's perfect for Halloween.

His Halloweeniness attracted Isis' attention immediately.

Dinah

I found this lovely pendant at Hoolala on etsy. I was delighted because, of course, Dinah is the original Obsidian Kitten.

Isis, who is also an Obsidian Kitten (okay, make that Cat), couldn't believe that Dinah also makes her signature Surprised Owl face.

A Surprise

Yarn from KnottyMouse!

And stitchmarkers. Skulls, a ghost, a fall leaf -- and a ninja! Check out her shop. She is way too cool.

What tha--

New post at my new blog The Money Shot. It's got chocolate. For real.



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