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The Landlady's Tale By SWORDMAKER copyright 2000Preface The following story was told to me by the woman who rented my parents their first home in California when they moved to Sacramento in 1939. A devout Catholic (so much so that although she had been divorced by her husband, she did not consider the divorce valid and did not remarry until her husband died many years later) the landlady swore on her Bible, in front of my sister and me after she told us the story, that it was absolutely true. She was quite serious about it.In the 1970s, I personally...

As most Americans plan to celebrate Halloween on Monday night, many Christian parents will try to keep their children from being exposed to occultic ideas like witchcraft, demons and evil spirits. But other Christian families will embrace the time for candy, costumes and fun. Many pastors and churches urge members to avoid the annual observance altogether or suggest alternative activities like harvest festivals. However, others are less bothered by Halloween even though they acknowledge its pagan origin. In a series of interviews, The Christian Post asked pastors with children of their own about how their families approach Halloween. Most of...

Okay, who did this?The Black Bat Cat SquadAnd as if Halloween isn’t scary enough as is, there’s this:The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Oct. 30 through Oct. 31. This watch has been posted due to a significant solar flare and Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun that occurred in the late morning on Oct. 28…The Space Weather Prediction Center has posted a level G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch, which is considered strong.“Strong” is smack dab in the middle of the 1-5 scale. So don’t expect much in the way of power system interruptions, but...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—America collectively breathed a sigh of relief today as Dr. Fauci announced he was giving everyone permission to go trick or treating this year. "I must clarify one thing, though—and let me be perfectly clear while I clarify one small point in order to make it clear for everyone, as clearly as I possibly can," said Fauci. "If your child is unvaccinated, he should NOT be given any of the good candy. No Reese's or Snickers or any of that. Candy Corn only. That's it." Beloved NBC anchor Chuck Todd responded to Fauci's recommendation and asked for clarification. "So...

Dr. Anthony Fauci is back to making his regular Sunday show appearances. During his October 10 appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Fauci told host Dana Bash that people could enjoy trick-or-treating for Halloween later this month. As Bash mentioned, it's "just around the corner." Fauci gave the "okay," especially since it's an outdoor activity: BASH: One last question. Halloween is just around the corner. A lot of parents are wondering how to trick or treat. Do they hand out candy? Do they walk around with their children? What's your guidance? FAUCI: I think that -- particularly if you're...

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House Democratic leaders are walking back a planned vote Thursday that would officially endorse impeachment proceedings and say that the resolution would merely address the process of holding public hearings on the matter. “This is not an impeachment resolution,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters Tuesday morning. “I don’t know what an impeachment resolution is.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Monday that the planned vote was “not an impeachment resolution.” Earlier in the day, Pelosi announced the House would vote on a resolution that “affirms the ongoing, existing investigation,” and “establishes the procedure for hearings that are open...

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - An investigation is underway in Fayette County after heroin was found in a child's trick-or-treat bag. Oak Hill Police Chief Mike Whisman said it allegedly happened in the Hidden Valley area. He told 59News several hundred children trick-or-treat in this area every Halloween. The child's mother told 59News she was checking her 3-year-old's candy when she found the drugs wrapped in a rubber glove.

Never have I seen someone dressed as a presidential candidate on Halloween. The word is getting out. Make America Great Again Hat, slacks and a shirt.

Another member of the Greatest Generation leaving and his last wish is to celebrate Halloween by giving out candy one last time. Local news report that traffic was backed up to the interstate Saturday to visit veteran Andy Furlong ( don't you just love his name. Some 4,000 people showed up with candy and gifts for him and to celebrate him and his last wish. Just a wonderful story. http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Ill-Army-Veteran-90-Dreams-of-Handing-Out-Halloween-Candy-339015452.html

Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau, dressed as Han Solo from The Empire Strikes Back, walks with his children Hadrien (second from right), Ella-Grace and Xavier, as his wife Sophie Gregoire, dressed as Princess Leia, jokes with onlookers as the family prepares to go trick-or-treating in Ottawa on Saturday. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press) Justin Trudeau took on a more swashbuckling image Halloween night as he took his family out trick or treating. Canada's next prime minister dressed up as Han Solo of Star Wars fame while Sophie Gregoire wore a Princess Leia costume as they took their three children to knock on...

President Barack Obama complained that Fox News made him “look scary” during his first run for president, and suggested that his race was part of the network’s attempt to slant the presidential election. Obama made his remarks during a conversation with author Marilynne Robinson which was published by The New York Review. While discussing a book she wrote about Iowa, Obama recalled his own experiences with the people there as he was running for president. “I wasn’t viewed through this prism of Fox News and conservative media, and making me scary,” he said, adding that it was easy for him...

I just ran across this appalling story at WorldNetDaily. Leroy Carhart is one of the most notorious abortionists in America, known for performing abortions late into pregnancy, and describing the process of dismembering unborn babies with bone-chilling frankness. It seems that his staff aren’t much better…: It was Halloween, and pro-life singles and families were praying outside the Germantown, Md., abortion business of LeRoy Carhart when two of his staffers handed little children bags of “treats.” But inside were not the typical chocolate or bubble gum enticements. There were condoms. Before opening his own late-term abortion shops of horror, Carhart...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Police said a woman accused of trespassing after panhandling complaints told police that she wasn't panhandling, she was trick-or-treating. According to arrest records, officers were dispatched to a Dairy Mart in the 1300 block of Dixie Highway on Monday on reports of a woman panhandling. Police said that 44-year-old Michelle McGill had been warned preciously that day to stay away from the business, which has signed a trespassing waiver against her. When officers approached McGill, she became irate and began screaming at the officers and ignoring their commands to stop, police said. When asked why she had...

Angry extreme left-wing protesters lash out at tent to tent trick-or-treaters at Occupy Wall St. Hahaha. Cheers!

U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (C) and Marian Robinson (L), Michelle's mother, greet local children and children of military families as they arrive to trick-or-treat at the North Portico of the White House in Washington October 29, 2011.

Trick-or-treaters marched up the White House driveway on a wet, snowy Saturday, past the spider web-like gauze, the pumpkins and the costumed actors to the mansion's north portico where President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama handed out treats, an annual tradition. "What's this? Look at this guy," the president said at the sight of one costumed child. "A headless man. Terrifying!" And yes, the sweets included signature boxes of White House M&Ms, signaling a temporary respite from the first lady's healthy eating campaign. Dried fruit and White House baked cookies rounded out the handouts. Earlier this week, in...

WASHINGTON — Turns out, the White House did not get egged. Trick-or-treaters marched up the White House driveway on a wet, snowy Saturday, past the spider web-like gauze, the pumpkins and the costumed actors to the mansion’s north portico where President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama handed out treats, an annual tradition. “What’s this? Look at this guy,” the president said at the sight of one costumed child. “A headless man. Terrifying!” And yes, the sweets included signature boxes of White House M&Ms, signaling a temporary respite from the first lady’s healthy eating campaign. Dried fruit and White...

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pose with two children dressed as aliens as they participate in a Halloween trick-or-treat on the steps of the North Portico of the White House in Washington, October 31, 2010.

(NECN) - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stepped outside the White House doors Halloween night to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The First Family gave out treats to large groups of local children and military families who congregated on the White House lawn for the October 31st festivities. Obama, dressed in a gray sweater and Michelle, in a bright orange sweater, stood on the front steps to greet the slew of young kids dressed up as bumble bees, goblins, superheroes, and OTHER FIGURES. http://www.necn.com/10/31/10/Barack-and-Michelle-Obama-greet-trick-or/landing_nation.html?blockID=342726&feedID=4207