Halloween

Another Halloween has come and gone, It came in with a whimper in spite of the fascination and excitement of many children and fizzled on the way out.

At 700 PM I went out and looked up and down the streets and there were just a few homes with their lights on. I was taken back to the 70’s and 80’s when my wife and I took our son’s out all dressed up in their costumes which their mother created. Then I thought even further back to the 50’s when I was out “trick or treating.” The streets were full kids running, full of excitement, talking and laughing, having a great time. Last night our first scary little visitors came at 645 PM, the last at 830 PM. They were dressed from little angels to a military sniper escorted by his father in uniform. The total was a whopping 53.

I realize it’s not the same world as back then but must we flush ALL our traditions? Today’s parents have forgotten what it was like to be a child and/or are to damn cheap to buy a couple of large bags of candy at Costco to pass out, I give three to a child. A few hours one night out of the year should not be that difficult to turn on your lights and bring happiness to children.