I've heard of some Christian denominations disapproving of Halloween, but never heard of it being against any Jewish traditions/teachings.

I did a storytime this past Saturday at a local event where I had brought a bunch of Halloween/spooky books to read, and one kid told me before I began that his mom didn't approve of Halloween, so could I not read any Halloween books? (I gave a sort of noncommittal response and then later this same kid started requesting a bunch of the Halloween books, so I just read them and nobody gave me any trouble about it, but I was still pretty weirded out by the request.)

I was just wondering how much guacamole I was wearing.

I don't think it's obvious at all -- I just meant to say I can see where it's possible.

I'm supposed to work today? What's up with that?

Right? I just want to repost Halloween stuff on Facebook and watch the Halloween episodes of Community and Brooklyn Nine Nine. But I have these huge tables full of nigh-incomprehensible medical data to edit. And towels to wash. Meh.

I just want to wander around the office and see everyone else's costumes and decorations, but there's all these stupid orders with dumb problems that need fixing.

One person got my costume without needing to be told who I was. One! Most people have appreciated it once I clued them in, though.

I just want to wander around the office and see everyone else's costumes and decorations, but there's all these stupid orders with dumb problems that need fixing.

This is why my office dedicates a day to it! You might get some work done that day, but not much, and that's what's expected!

My All Hallow's is being spent on a clear liquid diet in preparation for an endoscope to get far too personal with my lower innards tomorrow. The chicken broth I have is incredibly unsatisfying. I think I'm going to have to go to the store and get the broth that actually has fat in it so my stomach has something to work on. I don't have to start the purge until this evening.

This is why my office dedicates a day to it! You might get some work done that day, but not much, and that's what's expected!

That's what we always used to do, at least for an hour or two, but this year they are changing things up. Not pleased about it.

Aw, Connie, that's a drag. I recommend Jello. Or add unflavored gelatin to broth, that makes it a lot tastier and more filling.

I went to work at the bakery this morning as Rosie the Riveter, and I swear half the people in the first two hours didn't seem to realize I was in costume.

I went to the office Halloween potluck as a plague doctor. The outfit was a hit. Not as much a hit as the Pegasus-unicorn with LEDs in her mane. But that's hard to compete with.