A little something for Vanessa's Celebration... with the greatest apologies to my dear ancestors whose photos I used (and my English teachers, for obvious reasons...)
The Wise Old Owl stands poised from feather to beak, he tilts his head and starts to speak... "This Family's Curse is one of Woe, such as might have been penned by Poe!"
Take Aunt Helga-Carlotta, who was Proper and Prim, lived in a Gingerbread Cottage that was horribly Grim... (it's said many a child disappeared from within!)
And once Lettie and Morduck scolded young Sven, and unfortunately were never heard from again. (the last we heard, Sven is still in the Pen)
Miss Molly Dulolly made everyone wait, now Molly Dulolly herself is The Late. (how ironic is the hand of Fate)
Uncle Dord to his dogs was quite cruel, until he choked on his morning gruel. (at least according to his housekeeper Jewel)
And Old Uncle Cletus was an Ornery Coot. What happened to him? No one gives a hoot. (But I wouldn't be shocked to learn, that he's there in that urn!)
And that is the Tale of this Family's Curse, which unfortunately has gone from Bad to Verse.
Sorry about that, a mysterious force made me do it! These are all old old old family photos and tintypes, arranged (deranged?) in my Welsh Dresser. The names have been changed, along with the stories, as alas, I have no wonderfully creepy ancestors... as far as I know...
Thanks for stopping by! To find other blogs posting their own celebrations today, visit Fanciful Twist.
Jenny
Thanks for inviting me over so a scary story! This is my first blog party and I'm having a blast.
Posted by: Pixie | October 17, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Teehee - lots of fun and a delightful verse!
Posted by: Lisa | October 17, 2009 at 05:03 PM
I loved your delightful prose!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | October 17, 2009 at 05:45 PM
OH SO FUNNY especially your last verse ;-).
Posted by: Cori. G | October 17, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Hello my pretties!
Just flying in to see the festivities! Looks like a bloody ol’ time! Off I go with my broom! Vrrrooom!
Visit my party@:
www.comicreliefpris.blogspot.com
POOF! i'm gone, on my broom....just can't wait to see another room!k3
Posted by: priscilla cerda | October 17, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Loved your post! Thanks for the chuckle!
I enjoyed my visit! <{:O)
Be Enchanted!
Posted by: AwtemNymf | October 17, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Oh, one of may favorite parties so far! Love the photos - simply spooky and wonderful.
Chelsea
http://roomtoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-celebration.html
Posted by: Chelsea | October 17, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I love the way you did this up! What a fun day this is...
Posted by: Sasha | October 17, 2009 at 07:09 PM
What a cool story and party- post. I love your photos so much.
Have a great Halloween- party and
feel invited to visit me on:
http://joinjanine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janine | October 17, 2009 at 08:04 PM
ooooh feel like I've stepped into another world here! Thank you for your hospitality...steer your broom over to my place for more treats if you haven't flown in already!
Posted by: Chrisy | October 17, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Oh, I think that you did your English teachers proud! I loved it. Fantastic photos too. Do stop by and party with Alice and Dead Bob, if you dare! **kisskiss** Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | October 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
that was so cute!!! loved it!!!
Posted by: nancy heard | October 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I loved your haunting post and enjoyed seeing the old photos. Thank you for inviting me. Have a magical weekend! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | October 18, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Love how you put this together.. so creative and spooky! Happy Halloween.. hope you can pop by my woodland later!
Posted by: Piper | October 18, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Your ancestors sound great. Delightfully scary ;-) Thanks for inviting me to your party. Happy halloween!
Posted by: karin | October 18, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Awesome pictures. I like your blog....
Visit mine too....
honeyandpig.blogspot.com
Happy Halloween
Kate
Posted by: kate | October 18, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Hi, Great Halloween post! Love the spooky pics! Happy Halloween to you!
Posted by: Torie Jayne | October 18, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Hi there!
Happy Hallowe'en and great party post!!!
SpOOky Best,
Chris (-:
http://designsbyck.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-halloween-party.html
Posted by: Chris Klingler | October 18, 2009 at 12:39 PM
FINALLY fell asleep at someone's party last night...so back to make rounds again today...
Thank you for the invitation...so glad you left the decorations up for me!
Please stop by and see my creative offerings for the party...they're still up, too!
http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com
Posted by: Julie Ranae | October 18, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Your English teachers would be proud! Oh Jenny, this is soooo darling. I read it three times. Once in poetic H'ween voice, once in Oprah voice... and once in ditto scented voice.
Posted by: happy zombie | October 18, 2009 at 06:24 PM