I cannot believe it is October! It’s my favorite month. I love the sweater weather, the smell of the air as we change seasons, the beautiful colors as the leaves change and pumpkin spice!
Many of my friends know I am not a fan of Halloween. My family says teaching elementary school ruined it for me and that is probably true. I had students who could not afford costumes and others who could rush down to the store and buy whatever they wanted. I also had an issue with the mixed messages we send to kids in telling them not to take candy from a stranger and then telling them it was okay dressing up, going to strange houses and begging for candy. I was fine with neighborhood parties and community parties.
This year I am going to make peace; embrace the month of October and dedicate it all things fall and Halloween and All Souls Day.
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