Tag Archives: Halloween

Live to Be a Ripe Old Age

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jesustrek

The day after Halloween a man saw a young boy eating a lot of candy. The man said, “You had better take it easy on that candy, young fellow! Too much of that will make you sick.” The boy looked … Continue reading →

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Masquerading

Posted on October 20, 2021 by jesustrek

This is the time of year when young people try to figure out what they want to pretend to be for Halloween. They will wear a mask that makes them look like something that they are not—like a monster or … Continue reading →

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So Scary!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by jesustrek

Today is Halloween, and I am not so sure how to celebrate. Like many of you, I have been wearing a mask and eating candy since March! With trick-or-treating being limited because of COVID-19 concerns, we probably won’t be seeing … Continue reading →

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Seizing the Day

Posted on October 31, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is Halloween, and many children in our town will be trick-or-treating tonight. If the weather is fairly nice, we will probably have over 200 ghosts, goblins, princesses, super heroes and such visit our house, expecting us to provide them … Continue reading →

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Scary Costume

Posted on October 14, 2014 by jesustrek

A friend of mine says that he is going to wear a Barack Obama mask this Halloween. When kids come to his house, he’s going to take half of their candy away from them and give it to kids who … Continue reading →

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Shouldn’t Be Doing That!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jesustrek

My wife and I had just moved into our current home about a week before Halloween a couple of years ago. I wasn’t home when trick-or-treating began that year, so Karen was left alone to give out candy to the … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A friend once brought her 4 sons to our house for Halloween. My wife and I invited these trick-or-treaters inside so we could comment on their costumes. The youngest, 3 years old, was dressed as a ghost. When they were … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a friend of ours brought her young boys to our house, all dressed up for Halloween. After we gave them some candy, their mother asked them, “What are you supposed to say?” The 3-year-old responded with … Continue reading →

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