We had 45 trick-or-treaters, despite the low temperature. They were all friendly and polite (cute, in other words). Not only that, many were pleasantly excited. How exciting to have a costume! How exciting to be out at night! How exciting to meet strangers who like them!

All had parents nearby. Our Halloween lights were purple strands that the DH had suspended from nails, making graceful loops. I think we had the most elegant lights around. Inside the front window a ceramic pumpkin glowed, raised up on the unabridged dictionary.

The DH doesn't like cheap candy; we gave out Hershey's kisses.