Somewhere along the line I fell out of love with Halloween.
Which is odd because it was one of my favorites when I was a kid.
That and Mischief Night.
Yes, in the small town where I grew up, the night before Halloween was nearly as big as Trick-Or-Treat night itself.
That tradition seems to have waned, and given some of the things I remember doing on Mischief Night, that's probably just as well.
But while so many people - including adults - go all-out for Halloween, it no longer does a thing for me.
And that is from someone who could literally hit every house in town as a kid.
Maybe that's part of it. We have in so many instances really lost our sense of community. Or at least I have.
I hate the idea of dressing up in a costume. Look, this face is usually ghastly enough on its own. I don't need any help.
I hope the kids all have fun tonight. Don't make the mistake I used to make all the time as a kid and try to consume all that candy in one sitting.
I think I'll manage to survive.
And just think, with Halloween behind us, we can expect the radio stations to start playing Christmas music 24 hours a day any day now.
Thanksgiving? Hey, I'll just be thankful another Halloween is behind us.
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