tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post4878874040031459828..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: What's Behind the Mask?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50546714785410782782011-11-01T01:01:45.781-04:002011-11-01T01:01:45.781-04:00We were at the taxidermy where my oldest son works...We were at the taxidermy where my oldest son works tonight. They do a huge outdoor "haunted house" every year and hand out 400-500 treat bags. I was surprised by the number of king-size pillowcases carried by very LARGE trick or treaters!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14348429963522724242011-10-31T20:18:01.146-04:002011-10-31T20:18:01.146-04:00I just remembered I got a free Reese's PB cup ...I just remembered I got a free Reese's PB cup at the grocery store today...<br />but I DON'T KNOW WHERE IT WENT?<br /><br />Loving all the costume talk.<br /><br />When I was a kid, you had to be careful not to go trick-or-treating past the socially accepted age (10 or 11?) or you were a 'baby'. I was surprised years later, (I was an old married woman in my twenties) when the Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32246108147437078232011-10-31T19:38:24.074-04:002011-10-31T19:38:24.074-04:00DeAnna, I think that's the same motivation for...DeAnna, I think that's the same motivation for most kids, even nowadays... playing dress-up in public and getting bagfuls of free candy for the asking. <br />In fact, I know some adults who would still like to do that!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73428438881084044982011-10-31T19:36:15.249-04:002011-10-31T19:36:15.249-04:00Anita, I chuckled at your note to the school. SO t...Anita, I chuckled at your note to the school. SO true. I get frustrated with the attendance requirements and then they waste whole days on nonsense. *sigh* When I was little we had costume stuff in the afternoon, right before school got out, and we weren't allowed to wear our costumes all day. Lots of things have changed.<br /><br />P.S. Sounds like your kiddos have some awesome imaginations,Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26362560971454727272011-10-31T19:34:02.227-04:002011-10-31T19:34:02.227-04:00Thanks, Suzie! Wow. How much do I owe you for that...Thanks, Suzie! Wow. How much do I owe you for that??? LOL.<br /><br />My mom was a champion costume maker. In 4th grade I wanted to be Olivia Newton-John in Grease (after her transformation to bad girl, of course). So my mom made me some stretchy satin pants and curled my hair with rag curlers.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63714258037298762672011-10-31T17:14:32.593-04:002011-10-31T17:14:32.593-04:00My brother and I were Olympic-grade trick-or-treat...My brother and I were Olympic-grade trick-or-treaters when I was growing up.<br /><br />My dad still shudders when I tell him (years later of course) how far we went in search of candy and, probably more important, in search of the best/most elaborate/scariest decor.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong. I thoroughly understand not wanting to glorify death or evil or paganism. I just enjoyed DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20019389691375579602011-10-31T17:13:39.930-04:002011-10-31T17:13:39.930-04:00We let the girls do Hallowe'en just as we'...We let the girls do Hallowe'en just as we'd done it when we were young. But then we moved to our present location and not only does the school encourage the kids and staff to dress up, but they invite the community and the kids parade around the gymnasium in the afternoon. The kids are expected to follow the regular curriculum during the morning and party all afternoon.<br /><br />I was Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85427919368686598582011-10-31T16:39:24.489-04:002011-10-31T16:39:24.489-04:00Cute costumes, Niki! I love the "whale vomit&...Cute costumes, Niki! I love the "whale vomit". Lol. If I psycho-analyzed you, I'd say you are extremely innovative, creative, and you have a great sense of humor. Oh, and you're willing to take risks.<br /><br />I don't decorate or do pumpkins, but I do give out candy, and I did take my son trick-or-treating when he was little. I made lots of costumes, too. His favorite was Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70542607467679534002011-10-31T12:55:03.910-04:002011-10-31T12:55:03.910-04:00Aw, thanks, Lisa!
Halloween really has become sec...Aw, thanks, Lisa! <br />Halloween really has become secularized for the most part. A lot like Christmas, unfortunately, but that's a whole other subject!<br />Have fun with your kiddos! That's what's most important. My parents were huge Halloween fans, hosting a party every year for my entire class. They really went all out, too. It provided some amazing memories. And I'll never Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-25081306883286568412011-10-31T12:50:13.766-04:002011-10-31T12:50:13.766-04:00Dina, I completely understand where your daughter ...Dina, I completely understand where your daughter is coming from! I'm the one who pushes for some kind of costume contest at fall church events every year! <br />The Jonah costume was actually "whale vomit." The kids had to guess what I was, specifically. It was a fun one. <br />We are fortunate to live in a community that encourages family friendly activities. Our rec district doesNiki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76797814998787802552011-10-31T12:45:43.911-04:002011-10-31T12:45:43.911-04:00Thanks, Barb!
Hahaha! When we first moved into to...Thanks, Barb!<br /><br />Hahaha! When we first moved into town (we're out in the country again now) we hid out in the basement, too! And we did the tracts and candy, and carved our pumpkins with crosses and Jesus stuff. I guess I won't know until we get to heaven whether any of those seeds took root. <br /><br />A Rubik's cube, huh? Awesome! I would say that meant you felt very Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88809782309132858462011-10-31T12:41:15.940-04:002011-10-31T12:41:15.940-04:00Deb, I think that's my favorite part, too... g...Deb, I think that's my favorite part, too... going into stores and businesses around town and seeing who dressed up and as what! <br /><br />And yes, it IS a challenging holiday. I've found myself on the receiving end of criticism and judgment from Christians AND from non-believers whether we do or don't do Halloween stuff.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-19096081942562893462011-10-31T12:22:06.711-04:002011-10-31T12:22:06.711-04:00I always love your posts, Niki! I do let my kids t...I always love your posts, Niki! I do let my kids trick or treat. Son is Captain America, daughter wanted to be Yoshi, the dinosaur from Mario Bros. And they absolutely will play in their constumes at other times. <br /><br />I mostly view Halloween from a totally secular view. By which i mean that I don't think of it as a spiritual issue. We don't do the haunted houses or celebrate t he Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90704117638220036232011-10-31T09:04:29.238-04:002011-10-31T09:04:29.238-04:00Hmm...now I'm going to psychoanalyze all the c...Hmm...now I'm going to psychoanalyze all the costume I see today.<br /><br />My final verdict on Halloween is that I don't like it because at the end of the day it seems to be a celebration of fear and death. Fear definitely is not of God and death came with the curse. So I'm not digging Halloween.<br /><br />That said, my oldest daughter, who is also my most spiritual child, went on Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1208681467235341212011-10-31T06:47:07.083-04:002011-10-31T06:47:07.083-04:00Fantastic post, Niki--
We've changed a bit ov...Fantastic post, Niki--<br /><br />We've changed a bit over Halloween over the years. When our daughter was younger, we had a family game night hiding out in the basement--all the lights off. Later, we loosened up a little, and handed out a nice tract with some really good candy. Now we live far enough out in the country that it's not an issue.<br /><br />But I LOVE the bit about what'Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7385327167503588082011-10-31T06:28:52.559-04:002011-10-31T06:28:52.559-04:00Excellent post! Halloween is secretly the most cha...Excellent post! Halloween is secretly the most challenging holiday on the calendar for Christians, isn't it?<br /><br />I didn't let my children trick or treat for many years, but I allowed them to dress up and hand out candy. I was torn. It's just way too much fun dressing up, but I didn't/don't feel comfortable with the 'dark side'. You completely nailed this one, Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com