The magic of Halloween! It transports us back to childhood, fills us with wonder,

and reminds us of the power of simple joys. I remember one Halloween when I was about eight,

dressed as a pirate. I was convinced I could actually fly if I just believed hard enough.

I climbed to the top of our swing set, jumped off, and promptly broke my arm. Didn’t fly then, still can’t now. But the memory of that pure, unadulterated belief in the impossible, it’s something I cherish. It’s a reminder to never stop believing in magic, even when reality bites. And maybe to skip the flying stunts. What’s your most memorable Halloween story?

Seeing genuine joy like this is a rare thing, especially in Hollywood. This reminds me of a time when my best friend surprised me for my birthday. I thought I was just meeting her for coffee, but she’d flown in my entire family from across the country. I ugly cried. That feeling of pure, unexpected joy – it’s something you hold onto forever. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of the everyday chaos, there are these moments of pure magic that make life worth living. And sometimes, they come in the form of a tiny human dressed as a sparkly unicorn.

When I was a kid, Halloween costumes were homemade, cobbled together with imagination and duct tape. Now it’s all store-bought and predictable. This whole thing makes me feel oddly nostalgic and grumpy.

This reminds me of that time my daughter dressed up as a pickle. Pure comedic gold. Kids and Halloween, truly the best combo. What are some of your favorite kid costumes? Let’s hear ’em!