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Last night the roommates and I had a little pumpkin carving party. It was a picturesque scene with a crackling fire in the background.
My roommate spent 15 minutes trying to light the fire, all the while refusing any help from me; even though I was positive I would get it going in under a minute. It surprised me that one who is going to school to be an architect couldn't get a good fire going. After she gave up, I slunked over to the fireplace and worked my magic.
My pumpkin, named Hamilton (after my favorite elevator operator) is quite cute. I had hoped this year to be more creative and do something out of the ordinary, but he's a fairly regular jack-o-lantern. My roommates and some friends were much more creative. Standouts include- volcano pumpkin, a pirate pumpkin, one with a mustache, and one with a somewhat vague ski-theme.
I read an article yesterday that talked about how some countries are fighting against Halloween, calling it a paganistic, satan-loving holiday. Yes, that is exactly what I think of when I see kids going door-to-door for candy and little girls dressed up as princesses. You want satanistic? Try the Deviled Ham sandwiches I mistakenly ate during a recent family get-together.
A word to the wise - do not try Trader Joe's frozen roasted vegetable enchiladas. They smell and taste like horse.
I just threw them away after two sad bites. YUCK. Good thing I had my trusty back-up TJ's frozen broccoli and cheese quiche.
My roommate spent 15 minutes trying to light the fire, all the while refusing any help from me; even though I was positive I would get it going in under a minute. It surprised me that one who is going to school to be an architect couldn't get a good fire going. After she gave up, I slunked over to the fireplace and worked my magic.
My pumpkin, named Hamilton (after my favorite elevator operator) is quite cute. I had hoped this year to be more creative and do something out of the ordinary, but he's a fairly regular jack-o-lantern. My roommates and some friends were much more creative. Standouts include- volcano pumpkin, a pirate pumpkin, one with a mustache, and one with a somewhat vague ski-theme.
I read an article yesterday that talked about how some countries are fighting against Halloween, calling it a paganistic, satan-loving holiday. Yes, that is exactly what I think of when I see kids going door-to-door for candy and little girls dressed up as princesses. You want satanistic? Try the Deviled Ham sandwiches I mistakenly ate during a recent family get-together.
A word to the wise - do not try Trader Joe's frozen roasted vegetable enchiladas. They smell and taste like horse.
I just threw them away after two sad bites. YUCK. Good thing I had my trusty back-up TJ's frozen broccoli and cheese quiche.