It's the Night Before Halloween
Hi there,
Well, it's Halloween Eve .. tomorrow night the gremlins will all be out. But, we don't need Halloween to be scared ... many of us are scared on a daily basis these days. It will actually be a relief to just watch the kids and their costumes.
I doubt I'll go down to the Village in NY and watch the parade. I just don't fancy being in big crowds like that. But, I'll watch it on TV and then that way, I'll be in my apartment for the kids that Trick or Treat here. Guess I better buy some candy and be prepared.
I don't know about you, but I used to love Halloween as a kid and when we were kids, there was no danger. WE could go anyplace and never be afraid. Even when my son (now 30) was young, we didn't worry much. There was the occasional reference to a razor in an apple, but I've heard since that it was an urban legend. So, he had a blast. The best part for me was to raid his goodie bag after he went to sleep. I'd pull out all the great chocolate that I loved and left all the rest for him. He never discovered that his mother was a thief.
It seems that the weather in NYC will cooperate. although it's been in the 40s, it seems it will get to about 60 for the goblin night. Yahoo.
All of this makes me yearn for some easier times. I feel nostalgic. Remember leaving our doors unlocked and our cars unlocked and we never worried? We didn't need to worry about the economy; our parents just seemed to handle it. And, we certainly didn't worry about gas for our cars. I remember it was 32.9 cents a gallon.
In a time like we're experiencing now, I yearn for times past. I wish my Mother were still on this earth -- I could use a little comforting. For those of us that are single at this time of our life ... who do we get the hugs and comfort from when we're worried or concerned or even a little blue? I suppose I could "rent myself out" or "buy someone else" ... but that's not my style.
The other thing on my mind is that Halloween really ushers in the Holiday season. While I'll be spending Thanksgiving with my sister in her 2nd home in Maine, my Christmas and New Year will be here in NYC... without family. Hopefully I'll find some other single friends to hang out with. But, my, my .. I am getting ahead of myself. Time to reel myself back in, be in the present moment and leave the future to it's time.
Have a wonderful Halloween. Let yourself get into it .. maybe dress up. Just have fun.
See you soon.
Ann
Well, it's Halloween Eve .. tomorrow night the gremlins will all be out. But, we don't need Halloween to be scared ... many of us are scared on a daily basis these days. It will actually be a relief to just watch the kids and their costumes.
I doubt I'll go down to the Village in NY and watch the parade. I just don't fancy being in big crowds like that. But, I'll watch it on TV and then that way, I'll be in my apartment for the kids that Trick or Treat here. Guess I better buy some candy and be prepared.
I don't know about you, but I used to love Halloween as a kid and when we were kids, there was no danger. WE could go anyplace and never be afraid. Even when my son (now 30) was young, we didn't worry much. There was the occasional reference to a razor in an apple, but I've heard since that it was an urban legend. So, he had a blast. The best part for me was to raid his goodie bag after he went to sleep. I'd pull out all the great chocolate that I loved and left all the rest for him. He never discovered that his mother was a thief.
It seems that the weather in NYC will cooperate. although it's been in the 40s, it seems it will get to about 60 for the goblin night. Yahoo.
All of this makes me yearn for some easier times. I feel nostalgic. Remember leaving our doors unlocked and our cars unlocked and we never worried? We didn't need to worry about the economy; our parents just seemed to handle it. And, we certainly didn't worry about gas for our cars. I remember it was 32.9 cents a gallon.
In a time like we're experiencing now, I yearn for times past. I wish my Mother were still on this earth -- I could use a little comforting. For those of us that are single at this time of our life ... who do we get the hugs and comfort from when we're worried or concerned or even a little blue? I suppose I could "rent myself out" or "buy someone else" ... but that's not my style.
The other thing on my mind is that Halloween really ushers in the Holiday season. While I'll be spending Thanksgiving with my sister in her 2nd home in Maine, my Christmas and New Year will be here in NYC... without family. Hopefully I'll find some other single friends to hang out with. But, my, my .. I am getting ahead of myself. Time to reel myself back in, be in the present moment and leave the future to it's time.
Have a wonderful Halloween. Let yourself get into it .. maybe dress up. Just have fun.
See you soon.
Ann
Labels: BAby boomers, Halloween memories, Simpler times
posted by Ann Fry, Head Boomer at
11:11 PM
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