headless

I'll admit it. Earlier in the week, when it looked like this, I was doubtful.

But with two days until Halloween, the prospect of greeting yet another Halloween night without having created a costume for myself loomed large. So I bought some extra duct tape. I found a stretchy dress at Value Village. I gathered the garden wire and packing foam and scissors and old cloaks. And I set to work. With the sort of dedication that only the last hours before Halloween can inspire.

It was close. The finishing touches were being applied as the jack-o-lanterns were being lit. But I was ready for all except the earliest trick-or-treaters.

And most importantly, I didn't have to dash to Zellers for a last-minute mask.