Tricky Memories

Aside from my childhood, Halloween has never been a big deal for me. 

You bet your life it's me

In high school, I did dress up as Groucho Marx. That was pretty fun. I had a Barbie theme going during my former employment. (Retired Malibu Barbie and Moroccan Barbie.) But mostly, I left the creative costuming to others. (A nod here to Stephanie Petroff, who had some of the best homemade costumes ever.)

As far as Halloween parties go, they've never been a big thing for me. 

There are only two memorable soirées that come to mind.

The first was hosted by Mr. Ginley and me. This was our only foray into entertaining on All Hallow's Eve.  We were living in our apartment in Virginia, and it was a last-minute thing. We extended verbal invitations, bought some snacks and waited for folks to show up.

And waited. And waited some more.

The doorbell rang. Huzzah! It was my friend, Judie, a co-worker at Kay Jewelers. Being a designer, as well as a wacky funster, she was the Lucy to my Ethel. That night, she was a bee.

She was also the solo attendee. We had a lovely time in spite of the small gathering and it gave us something to laugh about in years to come.

Undeniably, the most memorable Halloween party took place in 1981 or 1982. 

I was dressed as an exotic dancer, complete with a red one-piece leotard, fishnet stockings, a black boa around my neck and tassels strategically placed. (And yes, by bouncing up and down on my toes and swinging my hips, I could make them twirl.)

The party took place at the home of Cheri, a JBR co-worker, and I was there with my then-husband. What made it memorable was the fact that my future boyfriend and future second husband (that would be Mr. Ginley) were also in attendance. Of course, I had no inkling of this at the time, but looking back, it was pretty spooky. 

Like all JBR parties, there was plenty of alcohol and playing footsie, etc.

Damir was there. Not sure if Sue S. was there. And Ellen threw up in the bushes. 

Good times, as they say.

These days, we're more likely to turn out the lights and spend a quiet night watching a little television. It's bath night for me. And the Buckeyes are on, so we know what Mr. will be doing.

Hopefully, everyone will have a safe and healthy Halloween in these days of COVID.

Save a Milky Way for me!