sick (part I)
Clearing off the counter involved finding a temporary home for a lot of found household objects; the cup with pens and scissors, the mail addressed to former residents, the gadgets and gizmos lacking clear intended uses. In the rearrangement process I decided the candy bowl might be a good container for the razor blade, and we were subsequently entertained by the reactions of our guests. Most accused us of being “THAT” house they were warned about as trick-or-treaters.
Less amusing was the reaction of a father of four who had brought his young family over to visit. Note to self: “Oh, there are little kids here, how about we take the razor blade out of the candy bowl” is an important action item, but probably does not need to be announced to the group.
