Homage to Halloween

Looking at the elaborate Halloween decorations gracing the patios of our seniors, I got bit by the decorating bug, but too late to get a Frankenstin doormat I saw online in a timely manner.

Lucky me ... out and about running errands this morning, I walked up on that wreath in the craft store.

Not only was it marked down to $14 from $50, but it matched my nails.

So, a wreath on the door is my homage to Halloween.

Because of my gut issues, I burst out laughing when I saw these party plates, because it’s pretty much what my gut says to me when I even so much as THINK of putting some forbidden treat in my mouth.

No need for the plates, I restrained myself and did not impulse buy.

I also admired, but did not impulse buy, Home Depot’s animated spooky tree.

Driving away from Home Depot, I passed an electronic road sign advertising a 5K this Saturday.

Upon researching the event, once back at the complex, I learned it’s a doable 19-minute drive, “was created to honor the heroic life and death of a New York City firefighter who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers” and “Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty!” ... “We will also provide every registrant with an FDNY Hero badge from 9/11 so that they all can be carried over the finish line!”

Cool, but I don’t think we get to keep the badge.

Seeing that electronic sign just hours away from the close of online registration, I took as meant for me to see, so I registered ─ even though, according to what I’m reading in the frequently asked questions, a medal at the finish line seems questionable and the event is looking to be a somber rather than fun event.

“FAQs: Will there be awards for running? Yes, we keep them very simple since our mission is to honor first responders, most of our awards are based on firefighters, police or military running in gear. This event is intended to be an experience and much more than a run.”

So, a serious event rather than a fun run, and vague as to a medal, but worst case scenario, I’ll get in some weekend exercise.