It’s here once again. The night of candy. The night of costumes. And depending on your tradition, this night will have a totally different meaning to each one of us.
To some, it is the night to play tricks on other people. To go toilet paper someone’s house. To spread silly string all over someone’s yard or driveway. Whatever it is, it is surely their night to play pranks.
To the rest (and I think this accounts for most of us), it is the night to dress up and be whoever we want, handing out candy to the Trick or Treaters. Or, if you have a younger one, it is the night to take them door to door, collecting the candy from every house that offers it. And of course, you know the secret. You get most of their candy, considering it’s not good for them and they can’t eat it all. Or, you share it with them. It really depends on your style.
When I think of this night, I think of the nights of so many years past when I used to go trick or treating. Each year was a different stage. One year, I was a Ninja Turtle. One year that I can especially remember is when I was Mario. During this year, I wore a rubber Mario mask and it was so hot with it on. I took it off several times when I was in the car between neighborhoods.
In the more recent years, I have been Mario. In one of the years that I was Mario, I grew out a mustache so that it would look authentic. While I didn’t hand out candy that year, I did go to a Halloween party, which was quite fun.
What will I be this year?
This morning to afternoon, I will be Mario. I will be wearing my cheaper Mario hat. Besides that, I will just my normal clothing on. This is the costume that I’ll wear to work…
After I get home, I’ll dress up as Mario…
Muse: Getting lazy, aren’t we?
Twin Muse: Haven’t I seen this one before?
What do you mean?
Muse: What I mean is that you have used that introduction before. You used it last year, too!
Twin Muse: Yeah! Can’t you think of something new?
So? I thought that it was so good that I decided to use it again.
Muse: Check out my costume! Don’t I look “heavenly”?
Twin Muse: We’re twin angels!
Yes. You both look like angels. And much better than 2020, since there are two of you. And that’s twice as nice!
Muse: That’s what I was going for. White robe, wings, halo. It all took me a while to get it perfect.
Twin Muse: She’s right. It took us at least six hours.
And I see that you two have the sandals, too…
Muse: Of course. I don’t miss a single detail.
Twin Muse: All the heavenly details are there!
What’s your favorite candy? I can list off my top five: Twix, Milky Way, M&M’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Whoppers.
Muse: Whoppers? Those malted milk balls? My number one is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, hands down.
Twin Muse: I kind of like Whoppers myself. But I agree with my twinnie. I will have to go with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for my favorite candy!
What about your other four?
Muse: Spots five through two include the following: York Peppermint Patty, Mounds, Butterfinger and Kit Kat. Kit Kat was almost number one but I like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups a little more.
Twin Muse: Same! Is it not surprising that we have similar tastes?
So are you going to chide me about reading and writing today?
Muse: Not today, but I will tomorrow. Time for some candy! Oh, and nice costume!
Twin Muse: I won’t chide on the reading and writing. But I will chide you to play video games. When are you going to finish Final Fantasy VI?
My pajamas are not my costume! You’ll see it when I’m changed into it. And Twin Muse, don’t bug me on the game! I’ll finish it when I’m ready!
Muse: Fair enough. I’ll let you get ready. Reese’s, Kit Kats, here I come!
Twin Muse: Very well. Finish it on your own terms. Don’t hog the Reese’s and Kit Kats, sis! I want some too!
Getting back to what I was saying, I’ll be going as Mario after I get home. I’ll be handing out candy as Mario once again (last time was in 2023). The kids always seem to love it so I dress up as him every year.
Today’s high is going to be 59 degrees. It should be partly sunny so you will want to get a light coat if you’re taking your little ones Trick or Treating…The silver lining will be dressing up for work and eating candy later.
To all of you who love candy, dressing up, and all things Halloween, I hope that you all have a fantastic day.
Muse: Time for some music to set the mood…
Twin Muse: Wait! Do the Deadpool & Wolverine version!
*begins playing “Like a Prayer: Battle Royale Mix” by Madonna*
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