In West Hollywood, not far from my home, there’s a massive, annual Halloween carnival. In preparation, the city closes off neighboring streets so that folks in costume can roam around without being hampered by cars. It’s a festive event that brings thousands of people to the area. I’m a Halloween grump. I don’t remember ever finding much thrill in dressing up as someone else (though I must’ve as a kid). My intention for this night is to get parked and settled on the coach before traffic blocks the way. But I appreciate the creativity and esprit that goes into the holiday. What are you wearing?
Illustration by Brian Coldrick [1]