The choices on Halloween are tough

Over the years we have done many different things for Halloweeen. We've given out tracts & candy; we've gone to the church Harvest Parties; one year we even went door to door GIVING Christian stuff out instead of getting the treats.

Of course, now that we're in Kansas City, usually we just stay home, turn the lights out and have a quiet evening. Well, even that is now suspect.
All day long on the news they have been reporting that convicted sex offenders are required by law to keep their lights out and not give out candy. Oh boy, I wondered why all the neighbors look at me that way after Halloween.

Facebook

Well, I've been forced into joining facebook. In the past I have been able to resist the invitaions to join that I've had. But nearly my entire staff is doing it and the pressure was unbelievable to become a part of this network of people who (as one of person put it) "have nothing better to do all day than chat with people on the internet". In the two days that I have been a facebook member I have been "nugged" or "tapped" or "tagged" or some such thing AND I was placed in jail where I had to answer trivia questions to get out. So I guess it hasn't been a complete waste of time.
On a positive note, since I joined I have also heard from three long time friends that I hadn't heard from in years and from my two oldest granddaughters who are members. So, facebook is THE action place to be.

20 Pound Burger

This guy ate this 20 pound burger in about 4 hours. Perhaps it's my lack of spirituality, but this is the kind of thing I dream of when I'm on a fast. The burger included a bun, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions, mild banana peppers and a cup each of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and relish. I realized that eating one of these at ANY given time would probably kill me, but during a fast would kill me and send me to hell.

You know you're in "hill country" if you see these...