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usually run with a theme. I promised to take you to my city's newest statue today. I lied. I do have photos of it but will not post them until next week.
I know I have said on several blogs that we don't really do Halloween here (despite the stores attempting to get us to play). I went in to do my usual shift at Lifeline on Halloween Day - and was greeted by lots of decorations. The staff go to great lengths to give us treats, show us we are appreciated and inject a little fun into what can be gruelling shifts. They were there from 6am until midnight and some of them were dressed for the occasion too.
It was unexpected but we were all smiling. And well fed.
The offerings in my own street were much more meagre.
No-one came knocking at our doors either.
However you celebrate (or don't) Halloween I hope you had a pleasant week - and some fun.
River Fairchild - Here in the states commercialism smashes Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all together like a train wreck, exhausting people. I liked the decorations at Lifeline, not excessive and the skeleton in the chair felt so much like my own job it made me laugh. The treats looked yummy too! It’s always nice to feel appreciated, something that’s sadly gone missing from employers here in recent years.
ReplyDeleteI hope you’re feeling better and sending hugs your way. Give my homage to the furry tigers in your house.
Such good fun!
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