The Watcher in the Woods

So lately I've been trying to reference more of my childhood influences in my work.  And oddly enough, I'm beginning to realize just how much I was influenced by a hand-full of scary children's movies  released in the early 80's.
The two that top the list are Something Wicked This Way Comes, based on the novel by Ray Bradbury and The Watcher in the Woods, staring an older Betty Davis and Kyle Richards (Paris Hilton's aunt).  I've asked around to see if any of my friends remember these two classics and so far it seems I might be the only one!  So if you remember these two awesome relics from the early 1980's, be sure to let me know so I don't feel so alone!

 

 

 

White Christmas in the Bluegrass

How many people can say that they grew up on a Christmas tree farm?  Taylor Swift and Me.  That might be it.  Okay, okay, I'm sure it's not that rare and I didn't really grow up there.  I did, however, spend a lot of time running and playing, building fires and roasting marshmallows, learning the names of all the flowers and trees, and creating amazing memories on my Grandparent's 265 acre farm in Wolf Creek, Kentucky.

Back in December, I made a quick trip home for Christmas.  And while I'm not keen on the religious implications of 'going home for Christmas', I do value the tradition and the priceless family time that comes with it.  And for the obvious reasons, Christmas is BIG in my family.  One might say we're invested....

My Grandmother's Christmas Tree Farm

My 12 yr. old sister, Eden