One of the odd things

about living in a small town like Altoona is they don't celebrate Trick or Treat on Halloween. It's always a few days or so before. Apparently, this has been happening for about 30 years. I wondered if it had something to do with some religious groups or what not. But according to my dad-in-law, Ed, it's probably more innocent than this. He remembers there was lots of cane raised (vandalism) such as soaping windows (writing words (dirty) on windows), or using wax (harder to clean), soaping street car tracks, and throwing dried corn on the porch to make a loud noise. Ed mentioned traveling gangs (in which he did or didn't travel) that would go visit various persons who you felt wronged you and get even.

Apparently, having trick or treat night on a different night doesn't really help this sort of this. Now, it's primarily toilet paper and egg throwing. My husband, Jon, saw kids buying packs and packs of eggs. And in another town, Hollidaysburg, there was a huge egg throwing problem. Thankfully, it rains a lot over here.

Anyway, that's what's happening over here. We've done tons of Halloween stuff...trick/treating on Wednesday ("safe")in freezing cold wind, Thursday we handed out treats and did 15 minutes of actual trick or treating and then on Saturday a small kids party at the YWCA and just having a good time and meeting new people. I have to say, one of the nice things about living in a small town you meet people and they know the same people. Surprising and fun.

Well, still haven't gotten my pics up and there are quite a few. Been working with my students and doing lots of art, piano and science. Nice feeling to be doing something I really enjoy...