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Boo and Eek

October 31, 2007 @ 10:00

Halloween is one of those bitter sweet days for me. I look forward to modestly decorating the front of the house and having the neighbourhood kids come by.

At the same time it's one of those days that make me heavy hearted when I think of how time flies by.

It's been ten years since my son Danny last went out for Halloween and 13 years since Melanie last went out.

It was fun watching the kids get ready for the big night and taking them out in those early years. It was also a tad stressful when they got old enough to go out on their own.

There was really nothing to worry about, but by the mid 90's the new style of hysterical parenting was taking hold and you were supposed to worry about nothing or you weren't considered a good parent.

Today I'll carve the pumpkin on my own and string some orange lights across the porch, and thanks to my wife who spends a lot of time at "Winner's", there will be a new touch this year.

Signs that say "boo" and "eek".

Can you believe it? My sweet darlin' actually bought signs that say words that should only be spoken.

Run up behind somebody and yell "boo" and that's scary. The person you scare might respond with a genuine "eek"

But what the hell good are signs that say "boo" and "eek."

I asked this question of my wife who quickly responded that the signs only cost three dollars each so just hang them and don't worry about it.

Sorry, call me a prick but I really don't think "boo" and "eek" are worth six bucks.


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October 31, 2007 / 20:38

Freddie, Its wierd because im at the complete other end, having just gotten married
i have all that to look forward to. That said we dont have kids yet so Halloween is just another day lately but the days are coming when it will take on the meaning you described and trust me Im going to take your advice and enjoy every minute of it even if it means taking timeoff from work on Halloween to see the costumes and see everything take place.


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