Actually, I haven't seen anything about Halloween here. My guess is that it's not a real holiday here, but I'll keep you posted if I see costumed kids running around this evening. It's cold and rainy outside, so I would be surprised.
Rough weekend, with another stunning Badgers loss. My brother is also beating me in fantasy football, threatening my lead over the league. So much for fraternal loyalty. If I don't score a few more points, my grandmother may depose me and relegate me to second place.
I heard the apple pie sale was successful, even overcoming some challenges. So congratulations to everyone who participated in that effort. A lot of work going to a good cause.
I've realized again that children around the world are basically the same. The other day I was walking up the street and four small children were sitting on the railing. They gave me a sing-song "hel-lo" in unison and I simply couldn't help responding in kind. Then at church yesterday, a small girl (3) spent much of the service investigating me. I was sitting in the back, on some steps and she climbed up with me, chatted with me, etc. It was pretty adorable.
I think that no matter where I go, I would run into the same phenomenon. Kids are valued by cultures everywhere, and many of them haven't developed the inhibitions that are pressed into us as adults. It's good to remember those things that tie us together as a human race, and I think it's also good to remember that others aren't much different than us.
Have a good week,
-Ben
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