Weeklies: When Masks Come to Life (Patreon)

A Halloween memory, a family tradition, and the art of discovering who we are beneath the mask.

The earliest costume I remember wearing for Halloween was probably Casper the Friendly Ghost. I wore this cheap plastic mask. It was the 70s. The mask was terrible. I  wouldn’t even remember it if I didn’t have a photo of it in an old photo album.

I loved Halloween as a kid. But I didn’t wear many costumes between my childhood and meeting my wife. Gwen changed all that. She too loves Halloween. So every year since Kenzie was a wee baby, we dressed up. We put on costumes and masks. It seems fitting that Kenzie is now making masks. Was our family love of Halloween part of the reason? Maybe. But it might’ve inspired her.

Her masks are not just simple plastic Casper things either. They are beautiful pieces of art. She keeps picking different animals and seeing if she can make it come to life. She gives the animal character…almost a personality.

Isn’t that what a mask is all about?

We all wear masks. We all create an identity for ourselves. It shapes how we act. It gives us purpose and reminds us who we can become.

Kenzie’s made masks of cats, foxes, otters, dogs, and so many more. It’s mind-blowingly impressive to see her take a simple mask shape and turn it into a piece of art. If you’re in need of your own mask for Halloween or for life, check out some of the masks, let me know if you’re interested in buying one of these.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

POLL: What’s your favorite kind of mask: spooky, silly, or symbolic? Send a picture.

My projects and upcoming events:

NEW ALBUM - FIELD OF DRAMS. I put together two albums during the recent membership drive. Since we didn’t hit the 20 new people, I decided to still release the second album, but only to Heroes on Patreon. Download Field of Drams right now.

PODCASTS. Quest & Chorus on Skellig Michael - The episode goes live on Monday. There are THREE fund videos as part of this latest reward to the Secret Quest. Patrons can get listen right now and unlock the quest.

GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL FALL FLING - We’re still a couple weeks out, but I’ll be at the first weekend of the Fall Fling on November 1. Come join me!

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