Halloween

Today is Halloween, probably the most popular American holiday on which
everyone has to work. I have seen some costumes at work already (besides
my own!) but I am sure to see more when I go to the cafeteria for lunch.

My daughter went to High School today as a Clever Gipsy Girl (a character in one of
the songs she is learning). We spent hours at the Goodwill used clothing
store yesterday finding bits and pieces of things to adapt for her costume.
She has a grey underskirt, orange and red overskirt, a sheer green shawl around
her waist, a silver concha belt also, a white lace top, a red paisley pashmina shawl,
black boots, and lots of necklaces and bracelets. She put on lots of eye makeup and
is having a wonderful time sashaying and jingling around campus.

My Middle School son is the character Yoda from Star Wars. We bought the costume
ready made and then had to look all over for his heart’s desire – a green plastic
lightsaber that makes noise. Of course, as soon as it left the store the light burnt
out but he still likes it.

We were going to create a haunted house at home but school activities got in the way
so we will just have the standard bowl of candy when the little ghosts and goblins
come with bags to fill tonight.