Happy Hallowe'en

Hallowe'en or Fall Festivals or Harvest Festivals

Every year in some parts of the country schools and churches have some kind of party, often with costumes being worn by participants.  In some communities, especially those with fundamentalist undercurrents, there is lively debate about whether it is Christian to celebrate Hallowe'en, or it's some kind of pagan festival.  And some schools and churches kowtow to these complaining, indicating a confluence of bluenosedness and/or cojone deficiencies. 

What's wrong with an old-fashioned Hallowe'en?

Okay, I can see where it might not be prudent to go to a fundamentalist-named Fall Festival while being dressed as a hot witch; but would it hurt to go as a hot nurse or a hot French maid?

Save the Whale Tails

This is a cause for all good environmentalists!

Even modest environmentals can get into the act.

Found on the Internet, Number 13

The Problem With the Food Network

Other than the bizarre cakes made by tattooed persons, the food prepared on the Food Network is really attractive, and looks tasty.  Therein lies a problem: if I watch too much of that channel, might I be prompted to make those apparently taste foods and develop a weight problem.  This can pose a problem during bare midriff season: I don't want to show a muffin top!

The purveyors of the Food Network could help things, by having an occasional show in which the food prepared looks unappetizing.  How about this concept:  Great American School Cafeterias?

Found on the Internet, Number 12

New Political Party?

Dissatisfaction with the Democratic and Republican parties occasionally lead voters into going the third party route.  While none has successfully elected a President and few even congresspersons, there's still the temptation to join. 


Here's a new one: