Hallowe'en 2020
As with the rest of this year, we know that Hallowe'en is going to be an odd one. No trick or treating, no parties of more than six, no real excuse to dress up. Well, maybe not that last one. I may spend the day sporting the costume I made last year, it is definitely on the cards. To be honest, I am not even decorating this year. Not beyond the mud we track in from walking the dogs. So what can we do to celebrate this time of year? Well, for starters, you can join in on my Spookfest from the 26th to the 31st! There will be fun, games, and GIFs. I suppose now would be a good moment to reflect on why I love Hallowe'en. If 2020 has been good for anything, it is perfecting our introspection skills. Amiright? Hallowe'en falls in the really good bit of autumn. It's cooler, but not uncomfortably so. There are leaves on the ground, still orange and yet to rot. The nights are longer, but have yet to dominate the day. It has a nice balance before winter well and truly sets in. ...