“Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes.” -Quote from an unfortunate victim of Lord Vader’s angst in Star Wars IV

Although we are still officially in summer, today was a crisp 68 degree day and it got me to thinking about Halloween costumes. The sun was out in full force, but the temperature really caused me to begin anticipating the change in season to Fall. For me, the climax of the Fall season is Halloween - my favorite holiday and favorite season. Mind you, it has been a while since I dressed up for Halloween, but I just love the energy surrounding Halloween.

“It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi describing The Force

What is it about Halloween? It is kind of fun to step out of our modern nature of disbelief and place ourselves into the 13th century mindset of superstitions an don appropriate Halloween costumes to scare away the hobgoblins on All Hallows Eve.

“Roar!”
Chewbacca in various scenes

Intertwined with the mysticism of Halloween is the good natured “Trick or Treat” playfulness afforded to children. Masquerading as horrible creatures or their favorite super hero, they go out searching, hunting and gathering candy. The good people over at Costume Cauldron give the adults a similar activity as part of their hunt for Halloween costumes. On the Costume Cauldron website there is a secret HAUNTED HOUSE backdoor giving those who can find it a great discount. To find it, go to the home page of Costume Cauldron - go halfway down the front page and click on the comma in the line that reads “Our Store now has over 14,000 masquerade items for you to choose from!”

“Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?”