I switched on the computer this morning, sat down with coffee in hand and began reading blogs. As I do almost every morning. But today, something was different. There was a recurring theme. A common thread. 100 days. 100 days. 100 days. Only 100 days until Halloween? Apparently so. Which means I've got work to do. No more lolling around the pumpkin patch waiting for the plants to bloom.
This year, one of my priorities will be the creation of a completed costume before October 31st. In recent years, I've become so preoccupied with preparing my house for Halloween that I've completely neglected to prepare myself. Sure, I've had ideas for costumes. Plans. Good intentions. But inevitably, Halloween creeps up on me and I find myself frantically throwing something together from old costume parts as the first trick-or-treaters are ringing the doorbell. Pathetic.
But this year, it's going to be different. Hopefully.
I first saw this costume a couple of years ago in Make magazine. Not surprisingly, it was a winning entry in the magazine's costume contest. It was created by Winnipeg-based artist Nicole Magne, who describes its creation on her blog. I was impressed. And consumed with a desire to create one for myself. But the weeks passed. And in the last hours of October, I found myself dashing to the basement once again for leftover costume parts.
But this year, it could all be different. If I start early enough. And perhaps if I commit myself to it in writing. Virtual writing. This could be the year I go headless with a reasonable facsimile of this amazing costume. It won't look exactly the same of course. I know my limits. And there will have to be a few necessary modifications. Because I think it's best for everyone if I don't attempt to weld copper pipes together.
This year, one of my priorities will be the creation of a completed costume before October 31st. In recent years, I've become so preoccupied with preparing my house for Halloween that I've completely neglected to prepare myself. Sure, I've had ideas for costumes. Plans. Good intentions. But inevitably, Halloween creeps up on me and I find myself frantically throwing something together from old costume parts as the first trick-or-treaters are ringing the doorbell. Pathetic.
But this year, it's going to be different. Hopefully.
I first saw this costume a couple of years ago in Make magazine. Not surprisingly, it was a winning entry in the magazine's costume contest. It was created by Winnipeg-based artist Nicole Magne, who describes its creation on her blog. I was impressed. And consumed with a desire to create one for myself. But the weeks passed. And in the last hours of October, I found myself dashing to the basement once again for leftover costume parts.
But this year, it could all be different. If I start early enough. And perhaps if I commit myself to it in writing. Virtual writing. This could be the year I go headless with a reasonable facsimile of this amazing costume. It won't look exactly the same of course. I know my limits. And there will have to be a few necessary modifications. Because I think it's best for everyone if I don't attempt to weld copper pipes together.
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