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From Forgotten Memories to Hope

Halloween is around the corner.  Okay it’s tomorrow, and tonight I was without a good idea for a costume.  I don’t usually dress up since I’m always too busy rushing home from a crazy day with students dressed up for Halloween and hyped up on candy to feed my own kids and get them into their costumes and headed out to get them hyped up on candy.  This year, though, is different.  We’re staying in.  Thanks Covid.  We’re not at school.  Thanks again Covid. (Okay it’s Saturday, but still, the school thing is mostly Covid’s fault).  And my kids need Halloween to be super special because, well, Covid.  So, to join in the fun and make this year special, I’m dressing up at home with them.  The only problem is I don’t have a suitable costume.  Whoever made the 1920’s flapper dress I got at the costume store seemed to miss that lesson in history class, or fashion history class I guess, that taught about the 1920’s being a time of straight ...