It's Halloween, Charlie Brown!

This may be the first Halloween that I sported a costume with which I could relate. I always felt to sympathize with Charlie Brown - for one thing, we both made the National Spelling Bee, although my head didn't pop off a screen when I was eliminated.

But this also was the simplest costume I'd ever sported. All it took was a cheap yellow T-shirt drawn on with black marker, black shorts and black socks with brown shoes. Very simple and very fun! Plus, it wasn't too extravagant so I decided to wear it to work.

And while at work, where we listen to lots of music throughout the day, my co-worker played the "Peanuts Theme." One thing that' s burned in my mind from watching many Peanuts cartoons over the years was the way they danced. Although I'm not a crudely animated figure, I certainly can dance like one!

Later that night, we handed out candy to other trick-or-treaters. The highlight of the night had to be when a very young boy came to the door dressed as a pimp. I wish I'd taken a picture but he was definitely "All about the Benjamins" as his coat and hat sported a pattern of $100 bills. He also had two huge rings on his finger. No cane or platform shoes, though.

It was a fun holiday and we saw many cute costumes. I also think this day helps keep dentists in business with all the candy handed out. But after it all, any Halloween for me is a success when I get to enjoy a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, and I did :)

Good Grief!