No jump scares involved. Just the chance to crown yourself the pumpkin king at the end of this edition of the almost daily newsletter. We’d like to send everyone a copy of The Shining and a lifetime supply of candy corn to the 80,000-plus humans who read this newsletter, but we’d rather not scare the dentists who might be on the list. This whole thing is about delight, after all. So instead, here’s a small test to see if your spooky knowledge is up to par. Three truths and a lie is the name of the game. No cheating, or Jack Nicholson will come get you.
The first jack-o’-lanterns were carved out of turnips
The next time a full moon will hit the skies on Halloween will be in 2039
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups topped last year’s list of America’s favorite Halloween candy
The original name of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was “Moonlight”
Scroll to the bottom for the answer. Maybe we should turn our new Flow building in Miami into a giant 54-story haunted house? And have Mr. Nicholson DJ the after party? We’ll keep everyone posted. And now for some more delights on a Tuesday afternoon in the middle of October.
Lessons from a 102-year-old yogi.
A Dose of Sweden
Doctors can now prescribe a trip to Sweden for its heavy dosage of nature, culture, and social interaction. Which must be a nice note to your team — “I’ll be taking calls from the sauna for the foreseeable future.”
These Hooves Are Made for Walking
The birds might have already made their way South, but rest assured, there are other animals out there taking their sweet old time migrating this year — where they came from and where they’re going.
Other Good News & Happenings
See you at the Flow Farmers Market this Sunday.
Something to listen to. Get curious.
100 films that will make you throw the popcorn across the room.
An ode to the Everglades.
“Skeleton Frolic” (1937) by Ub Iwerks.
An island with more cats than people — don’t forget the Zyrtec.
The original name of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was “Starlight.” Ow owooooo.
