Writing for the Common Good
Museums can be such a powerful force in their local communities and in creating community. I was moved by this display in the Oakland Museum of California exhibit Queer. California. Visitors were encouraged to share friends, resources, organizations etc that helped them in their journey. Such a moving display of community and a reminder that... Continue Reading →
Who am I? What a loaded question and one I am still trying to figure out. But in terms of museums.... -I believe in the power of museums to change lives -I believe that museums can be anything and any where -I wish to have a career working in museums but right now that is... Continue Reading →
My Museum. All museums are my museums. I don’t like the idea of museums competing with one another. Each one is needed. Museums should work together.
I love Halloween activities and this year, in the Bay Area, there is a new experience for the season. Unhinged, from the Winchester Mystery House (WMH), is a new experience for visitors of the historical site during the Halloween season. In the past the Winchester Mystery House would host candle light tours throughout the house.... Continue Reading →
Pediophobia is the fear of dolls. Are you scared of dolls? Tell me your biggest fear.
October 7, 1849: Edgar Allan Poe dies. My favorite authors since I was in 6th grade. Years ago I was able to visit his grave đź–¤ the king of horror to me and I will be reading his work tonight in honor of his life and Halloween.
Halloween treasure finds. Basically a check list for Halloween
Happy juice in a happy cup. Small Halloween details make me happy.
I love a good horror story. Starting the podcast Scare You to Sleep tonight. Tell me your favorite disturbing podcasts. And yes I listen to disturbing podcasts as I go to sleep. Picture from Scare You to Sleep website
In honor of Halloween, one of my book clubs decided to read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. I recommend it. It is good and a quick read. More on the suspense side than horror.
Caroline Evans 