It's Snowing

I absolutely love Ohio. I say that with no hint of sarcasm, either. I absolutely love it here. I love the people (for the most part), the seasons, the geography.... everything about it. I love other places, too, don't get me wrong. I loved Wisconsin when we lived there. But, a year up there was enough for me. I love Baltimore when I visit my sister. But, I LOVE Ohio. A lot of people have a lot of things to say about Ohio.... that we're backwards here.... that we're hillbillies.... that our roads are bad, that our amenities are poor, that there's nothing to do here, that people don't care about their homes or properties..... I've heard it all. But, any arguments... good or bad... can be said for ANY location. Generalizations are so easy to make.
Columbiana's new Main Street Theater is showing The Shining tonight! And, tomorrow, their showing The Exorcist. I am hoping to go both nights, as I absolutely love horror flics. The scariest movie I have ever seen has to have been The Blair Witch Project. Now, let me clarify that by saying it was the scariest movie I'd ever seen THE FIRST TIME I saw it.... and that was in a theater. Subsequent viewings don't make such an impression. Oh, man... that movie. The pitch black screen scenes, where all you are doing is trying to listen to the noises in the woods... the freaky, creepy noises. And, an abandoned house in the woods.... I have seen too many of those out here for me not to have been freaked out by it. The night I got home from the movies after seeing it the first time, I had to have a couple of shots of Southern Comfort to get myself to sleep, I was so hyped-up/freaked out. I love being scared.
Speaking of being afraid, our little neighborhood had their Trick-or-Treating on Sunday night. For the first time ever, I got to sit on my porch and hand candy out to the kids. I hate generic, store-bought costumes, but I can't deny that I buy them for my kids, too. Mainly, because making your own costumes for your kids becomes an incredibly expensive venture... especially when you're trying to costume four kids. Also, I found out very quickly that my kids have very strong feelings about what they want to wear. It goes to the whole "choose your battles" thing, and Halloween costumes just isn't something worth arguing with your kids over. HOWEVER, let me make an exception to this rule. When Kate is in her teens, there will be RULES in regard to what she is allowed out of the house in! It never fails to disturb me when I see teenage girls out trick-or-treating in whore outfits. Seriously. Thigh high stockings, slutty little fairy or Dorothy dresses that barely cover their goods. It never ceases to shock me... especially when my little children turn around to stare at them and my daughter says "ooh, they're pretty". To boot, it is almost always cold on Halloween.... COLD.... so, when you put a piece of cloth that is as thin as a tissue over your heaving, pushed up breasts, it does little to hide your headlights. INAPPROPRIATE. That's all. I gave them crap candy. A couple of teenage kids didn't even bother dressing up... they just wander up to the porch with a pillowcase held out. Seriously. I made every one of those f***ers say "trick or treat" before I gave them candy. At least do something to earn the treats, you lazy bastards.

And last, but CERTAINLY not least: My sister and her husband are new parents!!!! Maison Walsh was born on Oct. 23rd, and everyone is healthy and happy! I am officially an Aunt now, which is totally awesome. I can't wait to visit them all and see how they're doing! I LOVE BABIES!

I need another cup of coffee.