Halloween

When I was a kid Halloween was so much fun.  Dad would decorate the porch, mom would make a costume and with pillow case in hand out we went. ( Pillow case due to the fact that we lived in a big neighborhood and the little pumpkin would not cut it.)  We would meet up with the neighbor kids and rake in the loot.  What fun.

What happened?????

Now you have to go to the mall to trick-or-treat to be safe, for those of you that do take life in hand, they announce the times on the news for your neighborhoods trick or treat schedule.  The Mormons won't let girls dress like boys or boys dress like girls ( by the way Mormons it won't make you gay).

I know a person that takes candy to her neighbors so her kid can trick or treat at safe houses only.  I know another person that takes non candy treats to her neighbors so her kid doesn't get any candy at all.

I live in a condo complex that is mostly seniors, and in years past there have been no little creatures ringing my doorbell.  This past year a few families have moved in with children so there is that small chance that there might be some treat seekers about.  But I live in Indianapolis where the pizza delivery drivers carry guns and there is a home invasion almost every day.  So its car in the garage, porch light off, blinds closed and hide til November 1st.