Thinking back on my own childhood Halloween trick or treat excursions, I am amazed that I don't remember one single costume I wore.
It seems they were always purchased at the dime store, and had scratchy outfits to match the sweaty, plastic masks.
Generally, I had to wear a coat over the mess, anyway.
In early years, I was given a big brown paper sack to fill up. It never entered my mind to decorate it up.
Later, either as my parents became more prosperous or somebody had a great idea, I had a plastic pumpkin or bright orange bucket to hold out.
But I do remember many of Daughter's costumes: Mini Mouse, a cat, a clown, a Pink Power Ranger. And then came the years of a princess, a princess and of course, another princess. This year she was Mario from the video game.
I've seen a snowy Halloween or two, and tonight they are saying we are going to have another one. Up to an inch or so.
We'll see.
If so, I can't wait to use the fireplace for the first time this season.
Anyway, take a moment to think back on the magical, exciting times you might have had. A time when it was an innocent thing to trick or treat and not fraught with evil or demons or fear of razor blades in your Red Delicious.
Keep warm, ya'll.
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