I’ve been noticing a few admissions of guilt over on Facebook on what I think is a growing problem in this country: adults getting into the Halloween candy about a week before Halloween.
About all I’ll admit to is the fact that the “mix” bag I had seems to lack Snickers bars.
In order to allay my growing unease with stealing candy from the babies, I’ve decided to re-categorize it as a “life lesson.” That is, instead of giving away actual candy, I’m considering giving away all of the empty candy wrappers that seem to be breeding on my kitchen counter.
“This, children, is a valuable lesson,” I might say as I toss a few empty wrappers into their buckets. “Life is full of disappointment. Get used to it.”
It’s about the only way I can see redeeming a fairly pointless holiday.
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That’s right, kids!
Pointless? The gateway holiday that ushers in that time of the year when it’s ok to say yes to every tasty thing that crosses your path?
I think not.