Happy Halloween!

And we all know what that means! (Only fifty-four shopping days left!)

Tim Burton was kind of right

According to historian Nicholas Rogers, the practice of trick or treating has roots to late medieval times of Ireland and Britain, when poor folk would go door to door on “Hallowmas”, (November 1), receiving food in return for prayers for the dead on “All Souls Day” (November 2). I wonder if many realize that they’re training their kids to go ask for handouts…

I remember the days…

… of first meetings, first impressions, first kiss. Eleven years later and princesses. Happy happy!

Creative crankin’

Another day of creating for the conferences. It’s important to make the name badges stand out– for people like me who can never remember anyone’s name and always use the mumble tactic often heard in “Happy Birthday” sing-alongs.

Murbanmaid Unexpected

Things I never expected myself to do:

• Work for the government
• Have cats
• Live in a house with two mermaids and all of their mermaid friends

Good Looking

I could give the techno-jargon and explain that I position typography and images together so they perform functionally and are visually appealing, but let’s just say I’m paid to make printed things look good. And most people appreciate that…

Statistical Overload

It’s wild how connected we are with sports stats. I remember growing up and having to listen to the Redskins game on the radio while we watched the game on T.V. It provided a more raw feel to the experience, as if you were out in the stands braving the cold while bystanders yelled incoherently at the players (we always watched as a group.) Now you can follow the game random updates via Twitter and Facebook. Some say it’s only a matter of time before the play-by-play tweets are from the players themselves (though I don’t think anyone wants to risk a $10k fine to shout out right now!)

Oh Goody!

Yes, they add an extra expense and yes, they’re often filled with knick-knacks that will just get lost or candy that will lose teeth- but they are the trend and most of us know it’s easier to play along. Just don’t be the one to up the ante!

Energy crisis

Even though  it’s stressful, having more kids in the house for a visit is fun to watch. The girls like having guests, and very much like utilizing their tea sets for the maximum users. However, the energy level does give me new respect (or bewilderment?) for my parents and their brood of seven. No wonder we’re addicted to T.V.

Busy day

As much as we try we still have to do the routine!