A salute to Elvira

Every October I’m reminded of my favorite Halloween icon. Not that I need a reminder. Elvira has been a part of my life since January, 11, 1988, the day I auditioned to be her stand-in and photo double on the film, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Thank you to Bruce Birmelin, the set photographer, for this great shot of me working hard. And thanks to Elvira for many years of employment and friendship. I remain her biggest fan.

I'm a finalist!

Thank you to Tryon Arts and Crafts School for hosting The Apparitionist contest. It's an anonymous contest, so I can't reveal which story is mine, but I'm on the list of finalists! Whoopee!