How to host the ultimate Halloween party

For the month of October Listing Toward Forty is Listing Toward Halloween, featuring a variety of Halloween posts including many by guest authors. This post is by Edd Fairman. I have performed at approximately 60 Halloween parties over my 11 year career. I have probably attended another 40 parties over my lifetime but I have … Continue reading How to host the ultimate Halloween party

His and hers Halloween reflections and party tips

For the month of October Listing Toward Forty is Listing Toward Halloween, featuring a variety of Halloween posts including many by guest authors. This post is by Alexandra Fliess and Jason A. Fleece. ALEX: As a social worker I explore people’s motivation.  All behavior is a form of communication, it is just a matter of … Continue reading His and hers Halloween reflections and party tips

Tip: Never Host a Halloween Party on Halloween

For the month of October Listing Toward Forty is Listing Toward Halloween, featuring a variety of Halloween posts including many by guest authors. This post is by Robert Isenberg. Here’s what happens: A friend approaches and says, “Hey, come to my Halloween party!” She is excited. Her eyes bulge. She can’t wait for costumes and … Continue reading Tip: Never Host a Halloween Party on Halloween

List 23: Memories from 20 Christmas parties

On Saturday, I threw my 20th consecutive Christmas party. (As I've stated before, I am an introvert who loves to host parties.) Below are 40 facts and memories from 20 instances of what has often been called the "Kimmy Z Christmas Party." My mother started throwing Christmas parties with lots of food in 1970. She … Continue reading List 23: Memories from 20 Christmas parties

4 reasons introverts should host parties

I'm an introvert, and on Saturday I am throwing my 20th consecutive Christmas party. My annual Christmas party is in addition to many other parties I've hosted including cast parties, kids' birthday parties, a wedding celebration for friends who eloped and even a "double quinceañera" for my husband. I love throwing parties, but I am … Continue reading 4 reasons introverts should host parties