Post-Halloween

Here's the picture I was hoping for of my step-granddaughter on Halloween. She didn't wear my costume, but made herself up - very effectively!

When I wrote last night, I forgot to mention that I had noted a strange phenomenon. My half-mile of San Fernando Road in Burbank was nearly deserted! I had expected to see parties and costumed revelers spilling out of restaurants and bars onto the street, but they were not there. Were they all staying home giving out candy? Were they at parties? A mystery. Tonight the half-mile was back to normal with its everyday - but not holiday! - merriment.

Still waiting to hear from some friends on the east coast.