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The Ghost In My Machine

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Three-Day Weekend

January 18, 2021 by Lucia

Hello, Gentle Readers, It's a federal holiday in the United States, so I'm taking today off. Yes, I know I just took a whole lot of time off in December. Yes, I know I have only been back to our Continue Reading > about Three-Day Weekend

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Madam Koi Koi

January 13, 2021 by Lucia

Previously: The Yule Cat. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: Mid- to late-20th century, Nigeria. Subject’s precise date of origin is unknown; however, as subject has Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Madam Koi Koi

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jólakötturinn, Or The Yule Cat

December 16, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: Gryla. Type: UP (Unholy Pet). Period/location of origin: Unknown, Iceland. Although many reports state that subject, known as the jólakötturinn or Yule Cat, originated during the Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jólakötturinn, Or The Yule Cat

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A Winter Staycation

December 14, 2020 by Lucia

Hello, Gentle Readers! It's that time again: It's the end of the year, so I'm taking a little bit of time off to recharge my batteries and whatnot. I am not traveling for, um, obvious reasons, but, Continue Reading > about A Winter Staycation

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Aka Manto, The Red Cloak

November 18, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: Jack O’ Lantern. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: It is generally accepted that subject, known as Aka Manto (赤マント) or the Red Cloak, first appeared in Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Aka Manto, The Red Cloak

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Spooky Gifts For Spooky People: 23 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Discerning Ghost

November 9, 2020 by Lucia

Well, we’ve got a first for TGIMM this year: A holiday gift guide. But! A holiday gift guide for spooky people. If you have a spooky person or two in your life — or if you, yourself, are a spooky Continue Reading > about Spooky Gifts For Spooky People: 23 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Discerning Ghost

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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jack O’ Lantern

October 21, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: The Sandbox Woman. Type: PT (Protective Talisman). Period/location of origin: Unknown. Subject is believed to date back to the celebration of Samhain by Celtic societies in what is Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jack O’ Lantern

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What To Do On Halloween: 2020 Stay-At-Home Edition

October 19, 2020 by Lucia

Previously: What To Do On Halloween, 2019 Edition. With the Big Day being just a little over a week away, it is — you guessed it — time for TGIMM’s annual What To Do On Halloween post, chock full Continue Reading > about What To Do On Halloween: 2020 Stay-At-Home Edition

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