Ep. 453: “Halloween Is the New Christmas,” the Ghost-Painting  Challenge, and Fall Asleep to Podcasts

Ep. 453: “Halloween Is the New Christmas,” the Ghost-Painting Challenge, and Fall Asleep to Podcasts

We talk about how and why the creative challenge of coming up with “___ is the

new ___” observations sparks happiness. We also talk about enjoying the five-

senses experiences of Halloween, and the fun of the new thrift ghost-painting

challenge. Plus, a listener asks how to listen to podcasts to help ourselves fall

asleep.

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