Due to the crowds drawn by our neighbor’s fantastic pirate house, we ran out of candy last year after giving out 1,500 pieces. This year, the stock is 2,000 pieces (thanks, Costco). Here are a few photos around the neighborhood:
We need this costume (at a neighbor’s party):
Johnny Depp is attacked by a more aggressive foe than Amber Heard:
I love this house:
Forecast for trick-or-treating here in Jupiter is 79 degrees and clear.
One of the nice things about Florida is the geographical and psychological distance from upsetting world events. No matter how upsetting the headlines, people here recognize that (a) they’re not important or powerful enough to change anything, and (b) their own life is mostly unaffected. A typical Floridian’s mood is not controlled by the media.
Related:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2kLZIJLqYc
“One of the nice things about Florida is the geographical and psychological distance from upsetting world events. No matter how upsetting the headlines, people here recognize that (a) they’re not important or powerful enough to change anything, and (b) their own life is mostly unaffected.” At second 49 there is a map that shows some Hamas activity in Florida
In Marblehead, MA, Something to which your neighbor can aspire:
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/10/31/see-the-giant-troll-statue-a-marblehead-architect-built-in-his-driveway/
https://marbleheadcurrent.org/2023/10/16/haunting-hobby-marblehead-architect-prepares-for-next-big-reveal/
There are a bunch of cool inflatable costumes this year. The alien is my favorite:
https://a.co/d/0aJNRyq (amazon link)