Countdown to Halloween

 "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary..." 

Although this famous line above describes a dreary night in December, Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, or really anything by Poe (the original goth kid), is perfect for setting the Halloween tone.

A few days ago, Christopher Walken's reading of the poem was circulating around the Internet. With Halloween just TEN days away, we think the perfect way to invoke the spirit of Halloween is to watch these 9 celebrities reciting the famous Poe-m, as shared by one of Sarah's favorite sources: Mental_Floss. Just think - you could watch one every day until Halloween gets here. By then, you might be able to recite the poem to impress your friends.

Not only can you watch Christopher Walken's reading, you can also see JAMES EARL JONES! (say, isn't there something about Star Wars that's topical?) CHRISTOPHER LEE! VINCENT PRICE! STAN LEE! and more... so, go! Fly, my pretties.

Watch 9 Celebrities Reciting Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”


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Meanwhile...

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, so we're getting into the spirit here in Asheville with some SERIOUSLY SPOOKY decor:

A cool lantern

A treat of a countdown on the whiteboard
We hope you'll tell us what you're being for Hallowe'en next time you stop by, or leave a comment.


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