This is the 2nd biggest holiday of the year! Strange things happen. People don't act normal. It is like a spell is cast over everyone.
Some things are left unexplained. I made coffee this morning and I had coffee all over the countertop. It is like some mystic force caused the brew to bubble up and overflow. Or maybe it is just that I forgot to empty the old coffee out of the decanter and ran the fresh coffee in on top. My "decanter over-flowith". The only explanation is Halloween.
As I started my morning walk at the mall, the first person I saw was one of the maintenance ladies wearing a devils outfit. It was befitting. The horns and devils tail were actually an inprovement. I almost expected her to turn into a bat and fly away. She is the one who always puts an "Out of order" sign at the entrance to the restroom.
It seems that women seem to get "into" halloween. Of course it is a short distance from being a female to being possessed by a spell. There was one lady dressed in loose clothing, a cape and a wig of "ratted blond hair". Air was swirling around her as she walked the mall.
I made a restroom stop during my travels around the mall and a young man (ah, young is 35) was standing in front of a mirror painting his face. The face was chalky white and he was putting black stars around his eyes. I postponed my effort.
On my way home, I passed near the Grasshopper No. 3 household. A flying object almost hit my windshield. It was Shelby Jr. and her broomstick was out of control. I think she was headed for a Starbucks.
Of course the whole day will be strange capped off with gobblins begging for treats tonight. Our front door gets used more tonight than any other day of the year.
It is a day to release the inhibitions. Be yourself. Strange is okay. Come to think of it, most of you don't even have to wear costumes. Just come as you are!
Love,
Dad