Dispersion of the Diversions

I'm all talked out when it comes to energy. So, in the spirit of All-Hallows-Eve (and a shout to Torgo, star of "Manos: Hands of Fate"), I think I'll shift my mood to that of Victorian ruffian. Maybe it's all the leather and waxed-cotton headware on television these days? This weekend I caught a good portion of Ken Burns' "Civil War". By no means did I watch the whole thing (it's a 5-DVD extravaganza that I just netflixed), but I caught the part that mentioned the siege of Petersburg. And I didn't know Robert E. Lee cared SO much about slaves! Well bowl me over with a Brainard's Perforator.... In related historical edutainment, saw "Cold Mountain" last night-it's a good flick, you should rent it. Haven't yet watched "Finding Neverland;" that's a period movie too, isn't it? In addition, I'm still dazed and confused as to whether I should dress as Victor Quartermaine or as a Reconstruction-Era Coal Bandit. What do you think?