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I’m a stodgy old lady with suddenly too much time on her hands. I was always too work worn to make big Halloween plans... But as I walked thru Walgreen’s to get my latest meds… I came up the isle to the You Know- Hoo Hoo of a 2 story black cat, instead. I ‘d have a silly grin on my face too, with a $49.95 sticker so delicately placed. As I looked around his You Know Hoo- Hoo… There was a fan in his foot, breathing life to every corner and nook. With air going in… where was it going out? I vote for a whistle in that You Know Hoo Hoo spot. But fun aside… I decided I could have fun too. So I bought the dang thing. Finally I got him in place after working my support hose as far as they would go. Lord have mercy on me… maybe I shouldn’t have took that last med, you see… For I began to suddenly see possibilities… I securely anchored his back feet to the ground. Then got a small fan to blow on his belly, so he’d rear up on command when the Kids came around. I put a bell on its neck to draw their attention right there. Then I went back and bought 2 white ghosts with pennies to spare. I set up one to ride on his great big black back. The other I put in his mouth and ran a string to a post for another effect. When the kids scream, as surely they will… a ghost will climb out of his mouth To the post residing there. I could see it flying so bravely and true. This was amazing I said, as I had a laugh or two. But that wasn’t enough… It seems I’d had another two med’s. So I bought a crystal skull with a candle to glow in my lamp on top of the poll. And got a witchy costume where I’d let my white hair flow. Then with another med I found a cauldron with dry ice so perfectly placed. I dreamed up some glowing mushrooms for a ring in my yard to draw the kids in. Inside the ring was a pumpkin that was cut par excellence. A neighbor had made it for me with a fairy on top. Now instead of a stodgy old bat, they brought their chairs about. Every night after dinner they came to see what silliness next I would place. They see me as someone with too much time on her hands, in fact. I do have a great story and a poem to write this night. My meds may be dwindling, but it was a hoot and I practiced a rusty old laugh. And two more neighboring witches came over to help keep the kids in check. Then two teenage ghouls came by with guitars and a musical score. Next year beware, I’ll be back at it again, in fact, I’ll do more. Our neighborhood displays were amazing... We couldn't wait to see them... As they all seemedto be in competition.
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