So, Opera Then.

Okay anyone-familiar-with-opera on my f-list (I know there are at least 3 'round here). I need a good opera to yoink music from. I'm thinking Carmen so far, but I'm open to alternate suggestions.

What I'm seeking, essentially, is a piece that is easily recognized to the masses. It must also be easy to parody with English words, within a reasonable range for non-professional singers, and duet-able.

So even if you aren't an opera expert--what would you recognize?

Yeah, this is a shot in the dark. My initial strategy of listening to discs from the library may have to be it.

Ghosts and Ghouls

I kinda want to go to all these places: http://www.shermanstravel.com/destinations/top_ten/Places_to_Get_Spooked_on_Halloween/2

Save for Roswell. I'm just not interested in aliens. Ghosts, however. . . I'm a tad disappointed that I haven't yet seen or experienced any ghost-like behavior in my life.

Got any good personal ghost stories?

Yes I'm procrastinating on a script...shaddup.