Hallowe'en

[stoutfellow]

Last night, I found out why it is that kids around here go trick-or-treating on both the 30th and the 31st. It turns out that on the evening of the 31st there's a big parade downtown, and all - or most - of the kids get taken to see it.

Twenty-plus years I've lived in this town, and I didn't know this.

I had a late class yesterday - didn't get home until 9:00 - and so couldn't give out treats. Today I bought three bags of candy. I got one visitor.

Oh, well. Next year the 30th will be a Friday, and my department doesn't have any late classes on that day, so I'll get the full complement.

Meanwhile, I've got about three bags worth of candy....

Comments

[xinef.livejournal.com]

Easy. You're a prof. Students come to your office to ask questions or talk. Leave them in a bowl where students will see them. Bring them to class and offer a few to each student on their way out. Share the calories! :)

[stoutfellow.livejournal.com]

That requires, though, that I resist temptation until Monday.

[xinef.livejournal.com]

It does that. Suggestion for next year - buy candy that you don't like. Then temptation won't be a problem. Seriously. If you really want, buy one bag that you like, but the rest stuff you don't.

[mmegaera.livejournal.com]

Good luck on the self-control. And happy Halloween!

[stoutfellow.livejournal.com]

Thanks, on both counts!