What follows is an interview I did with Emma regarding her thoughts about Halloween.
Ariane: What do you like best about Halloween?
Emma: The excitement of dressing up in costumes with no attention paid for oddities.
Ariane: There were a great many people out. What was it like to be among such large crowds of people?
Emma: Wanting to be a part of the crowd and not necessarily the same. There is acceptance in that.
Ariane: Did you like going from house to house and interacting with the people?
Emma: Yes, I like having one day when I am not penalized by strangers for being me.
Ariane: What else about Halloween that you like or do not like?
Emma: I mostly enjoy being with so many, on a night when individuality is celebrated.
Family Photo: (from left to right) Ariane, Emma, Richard & N. – Halloween 2014
Heading out while it’s still light…
Many others had the same idea…
Richard takes a seat. It’s hard work being this frightening.
A night when individuality is celebrated. (Random stranger who was happy to pose with dogs.)
The dead rises… and gives out candy to all who ask.
Heading home…
Emma's Hope Book 