As I walked through Walmart a day or so after Halloween, looking for bargains on candy, all I could see was one scruffy looking bag of Halloween treats. I certainly didn’t need to buy anymore. I had no trick or treaters, so I had plenty of candy. I noticed there was plenty of Christmas candy on the shelves however, Another older woman asked, “Where has all the Halloween candy gone?” Suddenly my imagination clicked into overdrive and I could picture thousands of tiny elves taking the candy out of their Christmas costumes, and dressing them up for Christmas. It always amazes me how quickly our retail stores are at least one jump ahead when it comes to holidays.  We haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet.

It got me to thinking about what happens to all that extra candy we acquire as a result of no trick or treaters. There are a number of dentists that will take candy in exchange for toothbrushes. There are organizations that will send unused candy to deployed military. Some of it goes to Veterans and food shelves. Again, there must be stores who employ little elves to rewrap and remarket those tasty morsels.  At least they aren’t going to waste or in my case – waist..

I uttered my thoughts about the elves to the woman who asked the question.  She looked at me, with a puzzled expression on her face and walked gingerly on her way.  I bet she’s got visions running through her head now too. I’m happy to know that the abundance of leftovers are being put to good use.  I wish someone would help me clean out my refrigerator.  The things I put away, because there was too much, have turned into mini-science projects. We’re a throw away society I guess.  Everything is made to be used and disposed of at the same time.  Can you imagine all the usable items that fill our junkyards?  I personally don’t want to check it out, but I’m sure we throw away more things than we should.

So what’s my point?  I still see those little elves.  I don’t really have a point.  I fear I may be going crazy.  Happy Hallogivingmas and to all a good night or good morning.  I still haven’t adjusted to the time change.

THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR A CHANCE TO USE MY CREATIVE MIND.