Trick or Treat

Tempus fugit, the Romans would say.

Time flies.

Another Halloween is upon us, and once again I am reminded how quickly the days go by.

I miss those days of watching the boys assemble their costumes. I miss escorting them through our neighborhood in Old Orchard Beach as they collected sacks full of candy. The skies were dark, and the air was crisp.

I miss the hay rides, and watching them climb narrow ladders to pick apples at the orchard.

It seems like so long ago, and yet it feels like yesterday.

Our boys are now young adults. There will be no costumes or patrolling the neighborhood for candy. In fact, both boys have their own plans tonight; and even Laura won’t be home this evening.

So, I will carry on a tradition that I have done for the past 10 years or so. I will move our fire pit to the front yard; I will load a cooler of beverages and snacks; and invite some friends to join me to hand out treats to the neighborhood kids.

I will pass out candy and treats and take photos of the little ghosts, goblins, princesses and witches that stop by in search of candy.

I will relish the time spent with friends, and the magic of the evening while sitting by a warm fire.

But still, I will think back to the days that seemed to fly by so quickly.

The point?

Cherish the moment that is right in front of you. Don’t fret the future, it will come regardless. Do not count the days in anticipation because they will slip through your fingers and be lost forever. You never get those days back.

Whatever you’re doing tonight, whatever you plans . . . cherish the moment and have a safe and happy Halloween.