Halloween!

I think Halloween may be my favorite holiday. First of all, it is darling to see these little kids all dressed up, looking so silly and wonderful, yet at the same time totally earnest and confident. Like it's totally normal to watch Sleeping Beauty in a heated soccer match with Buzz Lightyear and an elephant moments before eating pizza and then trick-or-treating. Then, there's the buzz of excitement, the anticipation, as dusk starts to settle and trick-or-treating begins. They start off all nervous, timidly knocking on the first door, but quickly get their confidence, and are darting from house to house, giddy with the joy of treats and compliments. There's the hint of daring, as it's getting darker and street lights begin to come on. Isn't it late? Aren't we usually home by now? But tonight is a special night. We visit houses we normally just walk by, laugh with neighbors we've never met, and share smiles and candy with strangers. For one fleeting night, we're all friends, all connected, all happy and carefree. Isn't it intoxicating? Isn't it magical? If only it were Halloween every night.