Halloween

 

October 31, Halloween, is a time for costumes and parties. Even adults enjoy these festivities. A neighbor took this shot with his new camera and sent us an AI adaptation.

I chose the human anatomy theme featuring a one-piece costume, complemented by a “brain” cap. I used grease paint to apply a rendition of the facial muscles to complete the ensemble. Too realistic, I suppose, for another guest-Death was not amused. [I won the best costume prize!]


My wife portrayed everyone’s fear: the evil clown. Quite frightening to behold!

Cue the scary background music!


We subjected our dogs to our madness. Plato was not amused at our shenanigans; Benji spun in circles, biting at the spider’s legs.


Every party must have snacks and libations. The potluck selections were tasty. I may have seen a tray of neon Jello shots making the rounds. My contribution is pictured above.


In our mountain community, homes are spread out over a considerable distance, and there are few children, so there is no traditional trick-or-treating. A resident held a Trunk or Treat event a bit earlier in the evening, which we stopped by on our way to the larger gathering.


Some towns celebrate with parades, while in others, merchants give out goodies. The White House even joins in the fun. Did you pass out candy to little ghouls and goblins, dress up, or attend an adult event?

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