Costumes

It was so wonderful seeing the kids dressed in all their costumes on Halloween.  What a wonderful time! I know the holiday is not the favorite of many sometimes, teens can get into mischief, but I enjoy the night.  Though I have never been a costume guy, I can appreciate those that participate.  The time and effort is commendable. The truth is, it is a comfort thing. Costumes always make me want to fidget. I’m not saying I would never wear one, I’m just saying that it would have to meet the primary standard of comfort. So enough about my hang up on costumes, let’s get back to the point. Just for the record, I know the evening is for the kids, but I enjoy seeing the teens that visit my house with an open bag. Some say the teens should not involve themselves in ‘Trick or treating’.  I feel that when they are visiting homes filling their bags with treats, they certainly are not elsewhere involved in some undesirable behavior. If they want to hold on to being a kid for a few more years, why not. The time is fleeting and they shouldn’t surrender to adulthood too quickly. Enjoy being a kid. In due time, young adulthood will emerge and remove them from our doorsteps only to give way to more youth. More fun costumes worn by timid little ones.  Just the thought brings a smile to my face.  It truly is a great evening to kick off our holiday season. Have the most excellent weekend. Go BEARS!…RiseUP! (cue Corey Hart - “Never Surrender”.

Until next time...