Halloween is Just One of Many Nights to 'Share' Your Imagination
Tonight, on Halloween, my daughter Cosette will go door-to-door seeking candy dressed as Hermione Granger, the notorious female lead in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. In the books, Hermione distinguishes herself as an intelligent and confident leader. She is loyal to her friends, brave, and handles problems calmly, seeking logical solutions. I am so glad Cosette chose a character with these traits to “be” when she goes trick-or-treating, because being Hermione is not just about putting on an outfit. My daughter’s imagination will truly allow her to be Hermione today. She’s even practicing speaking in a British accent all day so she can best play the part! And if my daughter can imagine herself being a person she admires, then so can I . As adults, some of us may physically put on a mask tonight; but the truth is, we’re putting on masks everyday. Social media allows us to try on masks on a regular basis...and that’s a good thing! If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I