Judge Judy Halloween Costume

What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

If you haven't any plans to dress up you could be missing out on a lot of laughs. Even if you are not going to a party, answering the door, in costume, for trick-or-treaters gives you an opportunity to make others smile and engage in conversation.

You may think it is ridiculously silly to dress up for Halloween, and you are correct. That's the point. It will cause you to laugh a lot. Maybe that explains why many adults dress up and go to parties or out dancing on Halloween.

Last year, when my husband and I were invited to a Halloween party, I dressed as Judge Judy. I watched a few of her TV shows, then went out and bought a graduation robe at the Goodwill Store, large fake diamond earrings, and a cheap costume-shop wig that had to be styled. I took the wig to my mom's and asked her to put it on while I played the role of hairdresser in her kitchen. We tee-heed and laughed until tears rolled down our cheeks.

I worried that people might not know I was playing Judge Judy. The night of the party, we gathered with friends, had dinner, then drove to a hall in Portsmouth, NH, to dance.

The line to buy a glass of wine was 4 people deep, the whole length of the bar, but as I approached to wait my turn the crowd parted and several people said, "Good evening, Judge Judy," and "You can go in front of me Judge." In the ladies room, women motioned me toward the front of the line. When I said I was happy to wait they insisted I go first, addressing me as "Judge Judy."

If you have a great idea for a Halloween costume, please feel free to recommend it. I highly recommend the Judge Judy costume and having fun on Halloween!

Consider taking a gift of warmth and comfort to the person who hosts the party -- a Comforting Black Cat, a Cozy Sheep, or Beautiful Bear would be greatly appreciated this time of year.