Halloween was pretty much a bust for me. I had turned my lantern on in the garage and positioned myself to hand out fistloads of candy and ended up with not many takers. It looked as though most houses on my street had opted out of giving out treats and as a result, our street was pretty dark. I know there were several "safe" things going on around town that I suppose parents took the kiddies to, and I don't guess I blame them much for wanting a safer alternative to trick-or-treating, but gosh darn, I do miss it. I also thought it rather sad that several eating establishments, particularly fast food places, felt the need to post signs that basically read, "Please do not wear masks into this establishment." It just galls me to no end that people exist out there who's sole purpose in life seems to be the ruination of innocent fun. The best thing about Halloween being over is that my next door neighbor has put away his graveyard for another year. If I didn't know better, I'd swear he dug those ghouls up from the local cemetery. Or do I know better? Hmmm… Just a little too freaky for me. Every year I go on a rampage about how Christmas has encroached on Thanksgiving what with stores having their holiday displays up now in September. I went shopping for some new long-sleeved shirts the other day and ended up buying not one, but three Christmas gifts. I have succumbed, sold out, and surrendered. The only defense I have is that I was not out actually Christmas shopping. I just happened upon the perfect gifts for these particular people, and, well, you know… In closing I say, "Fare thee well, Sir Lancelot. I shall miss ye." Bueno bye.

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