Evie Day 229
Good morning, and a happy Taco Tuesday to you all. On top of that, today is 31 October 2023. It’s Halloween!
I will not be appearing in costume today in front of my security course. I will be wearing a polo shirt and a cardigan, in the style made popular by many grampas around the world.
The other good news is that I get to see my granddaughter today, dressed in her first Halloween costume. She’s going to be the cutest pumpkin in town, and she will no doubt be a favorite when she goes up to trick-or-treat at my wife’s office up on campus.
My son is wearing a low-key Halloween costume, wearing a red-and-black plaid shirt and walking around with a roll of paper towels as he impersonates the Brawny character.
My wife planned ahead, making sure we have plenty of Halloween candy to give away for all of the kids that will not be showing up on our doorstep.
The news is back reporting on the kidnapping of hostages by Hamas terrorists. Israel has effectively declared war on Hamas and has taken armed forces into Gaza in an effort to recover the innocent people taken on October 7. Some hostages have been recovered, but there are still more than 200 still being held. I hope two things – that all of the innocent folks taken are recovered safely, and that the efforts by the Israeli military don’t end up becoming fertile ground for the cultivation of another generation of Hamas terrorists. Peace is far more preferable.
Tonight, I’ll make a taco run to my place on the east side of town. Halloween or not, Taco Tuesday takes precedence.
I hope the world is treating you better than you deserve.
Peace y’all.