I'm trying to be more evil this Halloween after last year's pirate girl costume that many mistook for a "Mouseketeer" or Musketeer. So I discarded the puffy pirate blouse and replaced the feathered pirate hat with a witch's hat. I also added some scars around my arms and chest and some more evil looking make-up. Earlier in the evening Ursula, the she-devil, and I were practicing our evil look at her house ... which came out looking a little less than evil in the photos.

So this was a kayak party hosted by the owners of Potomac Paddlesports, where Ursula has been taking whitewater kayak lessons. Ursula and I spent most of the evening dancing, while Charlie, Ursula's husband, took the photos in between eating and watching the World's Series on the big screen TV. I have to admit I'm not a big fan of organized sports. When Charlie told me the World Series was on I asked, "For what sport?" As the evening wore on and I got colder dancing outside I moved into the living room where the game was on. Charlie explained the strategy behind baseball and it started to make a little more sense.

Before we left they had a contest for best costume and Ursula forced me to line up with the other women ... some of whom had very original costumes. I got good reviews on my scars but in the end it was the white witch who got the most applause. Maybe next year. More photos HERE.

-Susanita