Drabble by Kevin Fagan for October 06, 2021

Why don’t you find out who the supplier is and save yourself a trip to the grocery store, Ralph?

Order from Costco in bulk.

I knew my first buy wouldn’t last ’til October.

Ralph is honest with himself — without full disclosure to third parties. This demonstrates an ability to finesse an otherwise potentially embarrassing situation. This is a subtle — but not dishonest — technique that connotes practical wisdom. Ralph doesn’t lie; he just does not tell the whole truth. After all, he is not on a witness stand — and under oath to tell not only the truth but the whole truth. We must, however, always be honest with ourselves. Many people in our American society these days are not honest with themselves. Instead they eschew the truth and profess to believe what they want to believe. That is unwise — both for the individual and for our society. It is a cancer on our society that needs to be cured.

That’s why I don’t buy it until the end of October.

One post-Halloween sale when I was living in SoCal was held in an old blimp barn. They had 40 semis worth of candy. I didn’t go, a guy can get hurt in a feeding frenzy.

My wife always says, buy stuff you don’t like.

I like the fun size candy bars.

Meanwhile back home Wally is on high alert, because he heard it’s National Badger Day.

Ralph is headed straight for Diabetesville!

Ralph needs to get the CC monkey off his back!

Ralph, you’re not foolin’ anyone, since Halloween hasn’t happened yet.

We all do that.

Don’t believe I will be doing any decorating this year. That was her thing to do.

Anybody need 100 blinking light strings with anywhere from 25 to 60 bulbs? :)

Brush you tuffies, Ralph…often.

This guy’s gluttony is getting old.