Now that I’m working from home, I find myself waiting on the Weekly Photo Challenge from WordPress like it’s the only thing I have to do.  Not so: there’s bread to bake, a pot roast to get into the slow cooker, and much more.  So, rather than stall my day, I’ve decided to come up with my own Halloween Photo Challenge.  My favorite part of Halloween has always been the dressing up.  Yeah, I worked for a theater company for 7 years.  I love costumes & make-up!  But I’ve matured beyond the days when I helped my 4 kids transform their ideas into actual outfits (‘an explosion’ is my all-time favorite) and dressed myself up for parties.  I did work as a costumed historic interpreter for the past 3 years, though, so the thrill hasn’t completely died.  My village decided that Trick or Treat day was going to be last Sunday, and I was driving from Texas to Wisconsin at that time, so I missed it.  I’d love to see some creativity in dress!  Here’s what I’ve got on file:

The Corset

Handcrafted T

Photo credit: Carol Toepke

photo credit: John Meyer

photo by Steve

photo by Steve

photo credit: Kim Schultz

Tenebrous at the Fairie Festival

Not a costume nor an actual pirate. Diabetic retinopathy for reals. Still, we tried to have fun with it.

photographer unknown

photo by Marni (RIP)

What have you got in yours?

Nov. 1 addition — My sister Sarah just sent this, so I thought I’d share:

And just as I post this, Word Press comes through with their challenge word….Descent.  Stay tuned!