The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats. Tom Skelton shivered. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and darkness took on a special feel, because it was all hallows eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet, or gold, or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a Thousand chimneys like the plumes of funeral parades. From kitchen windows drifted to pumpkin smells. Gourds being cut, pies being baked.. From the Halloween tree, by Ray Bradbury.. This episode is dedicated to Ray Bradbury, author, metaphor collector, and all-around amazing being, both in life, and in death. On this very special episode, Rob and I discuss something that is held very near and dear to our hearts. The Halloween tree, by Ray Bradbury. This episode is going to be different than what you’ve seen in other podcasts, or YouTube videos about the topic, because we are not only going to discuss the book and movie, but we are also going to discuss the man behind this amazing tale.. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, or share with your friends.. For those of you observing the modern calculation of Samhain, May your year be filled with good fortune, and blessings. May your ancestors, and gods honor you, as you honor them.. Thank you Ray, may you never be forgotten.

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