As Halloween Creeps Upon Us...

Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. When I was a kid, the primary mission was to collect as much candy as possible on Halloween night. On days leading up to this junk food free-for-all, sloppy maps of the neighborhood would be drawn, and secret meetings would be held on the playground to mark out the best possible trick-or-treat course. On Halloween night, we would race frantically from house to house, sweating in our plastic masks and vinyl costumes, our organized plans gone out the window. A riot of fun was had by all.






As I've grown older, I've acquired a new appreciation for the magical atmosphere that creeps in around the days of Halloween. Additionally, I get overwhelmed with the desire to read Harry Potter, which is a phenomenon I can't quite explain. The best way to outlet my Halloween excitement, of course, is to throw a party. Last year we threw one of our very own, with the help of some friends, and I went through great lengths to prepare my costume: LT Dangle from Reno 911.


This year I am uberly excited, because my Halloween costume has gone in a much more creative direction. I just hope it doesn't get too cold this year, as my costume consists only of one article of clothing (spandex bicycle shorts) and a wig, with a few key accessories thrown in. It's going to be a blast.

-Sailor Matt