October 31, 2021. Madison, Mississippi. Halloween Party.

Every year, Greta Barbour and John host a Haloween Party. They invite all their friends and family members along with their children to their home for dinner. While the children go out trick or treating, the parents talk and eat and drink. I have attended their parties each year and enjoyed every one. John cooks something southern, each year something different. And they serve hot mulled cider. Because they live in Mississippi, the weather is pleasant so most of the time is spent on their porch. Their neighbors up and down their street are also invited. The young folks love it as to the adults. It was a splendid party. I sat in the corner of the porch and enjoyed the action while I ate, drank and talked. This year John cooked chile made with smoked meat. It was delicious. And every year Eleanow bakes ginger cookies which seem to be better every season. Last year the party had to be cancelled but not this year. The children got to go out for their trick or treating while the adults enjoyed themselves. I drove to the party with my Lyft driver, Chris, and was driven home by Christina. It was 10:30 when I got home, happy as a clam.