Just in time for the holiday season.

Frights from the Never-Ending Reading Pile October 11th Nonsense Scary Tales #24

As I watch the final episode of Lanterns, it dawns on me maybe I would have enjoyed it more if William Dozier, or a close approximation, did the opening and closing narration for each episode.

Back cover copy

Next up in the reading queue. I remember reading this nearly 21 years ago, but that’s about all I remember.

Tonight at an October 10, 1986 theatres near you.

Frights from the Never-Ending Reading Pile October 10th Nightmare Ghost Manor #6

Opening today at an October 10, 1986 theater near you.

Age myself with a childhood crush? Sure, why not?

Frights from the Never-Ending Reading Pile October 9th Nightmare Ghosts #5

Ultimately, the dog's fine and I'll be happy if I can go another thirty-five years without seeing him.

Don't think I didn't have memories of him and one of his buddies zapping each other with a stun gun as he examined my dog. Fortunately, I don't think he recognized me. Although, my wife asked if our past acrimony was the reason the vet trip was going to be so expensive.

I suspect a good portion of my trepidation about my dog's extended vet stay involved recognizing the initial vet who examined her. Thirty-five years ago to say we could not stand each other would have been an understatement. Definitely the epitome of the type of person I disliked then and now.

And now she’s home.

“Who is the little Batman? You know, the Scrappy Doo of Batman?” the kid asks. “Batmite?” “Yeah, that’s it.”

I try not to think too much about I fear the Strange New Worlds finale will be unable to resist temptation and find a way to avoid or sidestep Pike’s eventual fate.

And if the Menagerie is playing on PlutoTV’s Star Trek channel, you know Conscience of the King is right around the corner.

As I watch the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds prequel/sequel “The Menagerie”, I find myself wondering if anyone truly has a favorite Captain Pike

Afternoon biscuits

I don't know if I ever found out how this was eventually resolved; however, I think I am okay with that. It's right up there with Iceman's out of control powers in the midst of X-Factor.