Just like any other kid, I loved Halloween. I can remember getting excited with each day that passed during this season as I anticipated all of the candy I could collect. On Halloween night, my sister and I would trick-or-treat for as long as we could, then come home to survey our loot. There’s no other feeling quite like taking inventory of your candy collection after a successful Halloween. And like many kids in my generation, my parents would inspect each piece of candy that night for razor blades or drugs before turning us loose for a sugar high.
As an adult, the magic of Halloween seems to be less alluring to me, but for one special person in my life, Halloween will always be just as magical as it was when she was a kid. My wife adores Halloween ... CONTINUE READING |