My Halloween Costume

I wanted to go trick or treating as Superman or Batman but I have issues with capes. Spiderman? Wonder Woman? I am a progressive open minded chap after all.

I even thought about dressing up as a member of the Tea Party, but that's too horrific even for me.

So what's a handsome (according to some) debonair fellow to do? Why go as a handsome, debonair fellow dressed in steampunk attire.

I'll be in downtown Orlando this evening tricker or treating and doing portraits with ghastly beautiful wenches. So if you see me come say "hello" and join in.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Most people don't know that Halloween is my birthday! Of course, in my case, I was born the moment I died. My life as a pet insurance salesman wasn't all that glamorous, however, that is for another blog post.

Imagine my surprise as this exquisite example of horrific art was unwrapped before me.

Less than 20 of this awesome wall plaque were made as gifts for vendors of Universal Studios. Of course I am going hang this over my bed. 

I love Halloween!

Dinner with Strangers

So I met three hot sisters during the festivities at Spooky Empire. A very friendly lot, they invited me to their place for dinner. "Soup," they said. 

Soup is one of my personal favorites so of course I said, "I'd love to."

I'm not too sure about the boiling water bath, but it is always a good idea to get cleaned up before a meal.

Two Heads are Better than One

They say that "Two heads are better than one." I agree as long as the heads belong to me and this bewitching young lass.

I'm not saying how the unicorn found his way to the bottom of a recycling bin. Nope. Not saying.

Spooky Empire!

Because of my responsibilities as office manager at Murder City Photography, I was only able to attend Spooky Empire for the latter half of Saturday. I had just enough time to get through the exhibit hall and have photos made with all kinds of horrible people and creatures and things when suddenly the lights dimmed.

Its closing time. Get the hell out! I'll just take my, my, my whatever. I just left.

On the way out I had my picture taken with this rather large fellow. I'm not sure he likes cameras or bright lights.

Oh, and, NO! The rest of me is NOT in the brass jar!

Celebrity

Being a celebrity has its advantages. Two of them are pictured above. Do they like me because of my rakish looks or my "A-List" status? I guess it doesn't really matter to me.

You know girls,... I'm single.

Bachelors at Spooky Empire

I had a great time at the fall edition of Spooky Empire in Orlando, Florida. Here I am cutting up with my good friend Michael Myers. That guy just slays me.

Notice the approving glance of the blond chick. She wants me...

Spooky Empire!

Here I am hanging with the Steins at Spooky Empire. I spent the day with Barry and Orlando from Murder City Photography making connections for future interview sessions on my new show, "Carl's Macabre World."

I think Mrs Stein like me. Not too sure about her husband.

Home Sweet Home

As much as I like to travel to exotic locales for my work, I am always happy to return home to my beautiful home. A place to get wound, on my 15th century rack. Have a nice cup of hemlock tea and cut up my, oops, "with" my friends.

A rest in peace(ful) kind of place it is also a national landmark. Herman Munster slept here in 1794.

This Toothache will be the Death of Me!

A few years ago I modeled for the label of B.P. (British Petroleum) Poison, "Guaranteed to kill what ails you if not you yourself." 

As part of my compensation I received this 500 count bottle. I never thought I'd be making use of this stuff, but this toothache is going to be the DEATH of me! It should work. After all, look what it did to the Gulf of Mexico.

I am NOT a Hoarder!

I am not a hoarder. I am not a hoarder. I am not a hoarder. Well maybe just a bit. Every table should have at least one bottle of poison on it. You never know...

Vanity? Who Me?

So I had my portrait made by Barry from Murder City Photography. Of course the next question is where to put my image. I decided to take down the painting of the dogs playing poker and put my own photo up instead. Hopefully the friend who gave me that painting won't pay me a surprise visit.

Family Photos

For those of you who believe I might be a woman. The photo on the far right is of a younger, more whole me just before the war. Oh, pay no attention to that bottle of poison on the left.

Ungracious Guests

Now who set their drink on my new piano? I love to entertain but seriously!

Tunes

I don't want to disturb Barry while he is working post on some client photos so I snagged the headphones and am chillin' to iTunes Radio.

The Actor

I decided to try my hand at acting. Here I am dressed as the Lady of the Lake for a new film called Excalibur.

One thing about acting. It is hard work and the days can be long. Don’t even get me going on the hours sitting while makeup and wardrobe work on me. 

Not looking to quit my job at Murder City Photography but, weekend acting classes and small parts are kinda fun.