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Happy Halloween from Adventure Woman!

If Halloween isn't a time for recess I don't know what is? When else can you dress up as a crazy character - princess, beast or adventurer and have everyone tell you, "Hey, you look great!"

Halloween is a wonderful American tradition - dependant on the creativity of kids and adults and the generosity of the neighborhoods across the country. When else will people buy bags of candy to give to disguised strangers who knock at their door? But we all have fun and it's a really, really good time. Yes, that's what recess is all about.

Harry Houdini died today in 1926. He promised to come back to Earth - or send messages to the living after he was dead. Has anyone heard from old Harry? An amazing magician and escape artist Houdini created a legend and household name for himself that has survived generations of magicians.

He died when a student punched him - unexpectedly - after a lecture. He wasn't prepared to take the punch (a cheap shot) and it burst his appendix. Houdini was known to be able to take anyone's punch - but not a hit catching him off guard and unprepared.

Another creepy story on Halloween... In 1987 two young people committed double suicide in Australia. They were found strapped in the front seat of the car and their heads in the back. The police refused to say how they accomplished this bizarre and gruesome feat.

Hope you had a few harmless tricks and a lots of treats today... It's one of the funniest holidays on the calendar.

Make it an adventure!