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I've been home for the past few days to see my stepdad (who flew in from mexico) and my grandpa who now has cancer. It seems to be an ongoing trend with ol' folks these days. Cell phone radiation?

There's an amazing Halloween party this Friday, which means its time to figure out a Halloween costume. I'd like to share some of my more creative ones I've used in the past, and then solicit for any ideas from you guys.

The Ballot Box: I think my mom came up with this one back in 1992. Clinton, Bush and Perot were in the running, and what better to be in an election year than a ballot box. Basically you find a big box (big enough for you to put over your body), decorate it all red, white and blue, get a few campaign posters/bumper stickers and stick them all around. Remember, you're a ballot box, part of the democractic process, so the key is to not be partisan to any one candidate. Then you cut three holes in the front, taping plastic bags around the holes inside the box. This allows people to 'vote' by placing candy in the candidates hole they want. Seriously, this is a fantastic idea for a kid that wants to clean up during trick or treating because you get the really crazy supportive people who throw a whole handful of candy to support their candidate. This costume was the talk of the neighborhood, and did well both in 1992, and 1996 for me. Of course this is only applicable during election years so you only getta bring this one out every 4 years.

The Chick Magnet: I think I stole this idea from my math teacher in highschool, but it too was pretty damn successful. The only problem you run into is having the supplies. You dress up in all black, and safety pin a bunch of barbie dolls all over your body. That's it. Most people won't get it at first, but once they ask (or you tell them) they *always* get a big kick out of it. This one has alot of college party potential except for the fact that my sister has taken all her dolls to mexico with her.

Dirty Laundry: I've never done this one, but my uncle and stepmom have both pulled this off and were a hit both times. You get one of those big, wide, blue laundry baskets (the cheaper the better) and cut a whole in the middle, and put it around your waist. Then you pretty much just hang dirty clothes all over the basket and your body. Dirty socks taped to your pants and a Tide detergent hat gets you extra points too.

I'd love to hear other peoples favorite costumes from Halloweens past. Especially original ideas, I think we've all seen enough slutty angels, devils, and cats to last a lifetime.