Leave the Porch Light On.
To treat, or not to treat? That is the question. My grandmother (a woman who would make the Wicked Witch of the West look kind) has insisted that I keep the lights off in my apartment this Halloween night, because she doesn't want to deal with trick or treaters.
First off, last time I checked, it was my name on the duplex mortgage, so I'm under no obligation to follow her "suggestion". And honestly, it irks me that she thinks she's calling the shots like this. I don't consider seniority in age a valid reason for respect (you just got lucky in the genetic lottery, as far as I'm concerned); I've met elderly people who are the most hate filled bigots and fools. Conversely, I've had the pleasure of knowing numerous young people wise far beyond their years.
But, I digress. This is about candy, not character. I'm leaning towards handing out candy and just putting a sign on her door that says, quite simply, "Please knock on other door". Voila! That problem is solved right there.
Mostly, it's just that I want to hand it out--and I'd be handing out the good stuff, like Snickers--because I love Halloween; it's one of the most fun holidays out there and it's very slowly dying off, I believe. More and more people are turning the porch light off and glaring at fun loving kids through slightly parted curtains. It's one night a year, folks, and for goodness sake, it's only a $3.00 bag of candy if you want to go cheap and get lollipops. It won't kill anyone to do a bit to make a child's evening fun and memorable.
So, run to the store, buy a bag of candy, and don't forget to compliment the costumes, come Monday night. It's not only for the kids, you know. It's a time to let your hair down too and indulge your inner imp. Honestly, how often is that behavior not only allowed, but encouraged? See y'all on the dark side . . . *cackles*
First off, last time I checked, it was my name on the duplex mortgage, so I'm under no obligation to follow her "suggestion". And honestly, it irks me that she thinks she's calling the shots like this. I don't consider seniority in age a valid reason for respect (you just got lucky in the genetic lottery, as far as I'm concerned); I've met elderly people who are the most hate filled bigots and fools. Conversely, I've had the pleasure of knowing numerous young people wise far beyond their years.
But, I digress. This is about candy, not character. I'm leaning towards handing out candy and just putting a sign on her door that says, quite simply, "Please knock on other door". Voila! That problem is solved right there.
Mostly, it's just that I want to hand it out--and I'd be handing out the good stuff, like Snickers--because I love Halloween; it's one of the most fun holidays out there and it's very slowly dying off, I believe. More and more people are turning the porch light off and glaring at fun loving kids through slightly parted curtains. It's one night a year, folks, and for goodness sake, it's only a $3.00 bag of candy if you want to go cheap and get lollipops. It won't kill anyone to do a bit to make a child's evening fun and memorable.
So, run to the store, buy a bag of candy, and don't forget to compliment the costumes, come Monday night. It's not only for the kids, you know. It's a time to let your hair down too and indulge your inner imp. Honestly, how often is that behavior not only allowed, but encouraged? See y'all on the dark side . . . *cackles*