Halloween is a great time of year. Not only is the weather super, people are just in a great mood. This year I think I’m focusing on Halloween a bit more than usual because the election season can just drive me batty. Here it is about 10 days out… you know they are going to turn up the heat. Living in Massachusetts at this time is good… we sort of know how the state leans, but the rest of the country! There is just no telling.
So, we have the TV up and will have it on to track the results. We should play games or something to keep us from going over the edge.
Think of Halloween. That’s what I do. I think of how scary it could be November 5th, shiver, and move my mind toward a rocking Halloween party. Join us at The People’s Pint for music, contests, candy & curiosities.
This weekend we say good-bye to breakfast and hello to lunch. The People’s Pint will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon to 1 a.m. Our lunch menu is sure to sustain those looking for nourishment in the middle of the day. It’s exciting to think that while out doing errands on the weekend, one could pop in for a pint… That’s just great.
We also hooked the TV up at the bar to show The Sox series. Peanuts, beer, and ball… just like Fenway! We plan to keep the TV hooked up for election night. I think we’ll all need some company that night. Company and alcohol. Thank goodness we’ll have both.
Did you know when you are preparing to cook fresh water mussels you should look at each one to see if it is open or closed? If it is open (even slightly)- tap it on the counter or the side of a bowl. If the mussel is still alive (what you want), it will slowly close right before your eyes. If it remains open - chances are it is not alive (what you do not want). Pretty handy trick. Try it.
Also, if you smile at people instead of frown the mood you create is a positive one… not really a trick, but something I’m not sure we all remember. Try it some time. It’s worth it.