An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Belated Jack-O-Lantern

Isaac and I finally got around to carving the pumpkin he picked a few weeks ago during India’s birthday picnic party, using a cheapo carving kit we bought that included templates. He picked one of the more difficult choices but I was up for the challenge since it was the first time we were carving instead of painting a pumpkin together. I cut the top off and then he scooped out the majority of the insides before I finished it off and started carving away.

I totally get how woodworking must be a very therapeutic hobby because I was completely focused on what I was doing and it was a very “moment of zen”, er… moment.

The picture is via my camera phone but the graininess actually adds to the creepy factor, I think. It’s sitting atop the TV cabinet in the living room right now — directly in front of the kids’ room’s door — but I’m tempted to move it onto Salomé’s desk so she sees it when she walks in later! I don’t want to get punched in my sleep, though, so I’ll probably just leave it where it is and blow it out. 🙂

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Guy LeCharles Gonzalez

Sometimes loud, formerly poet, always opinionated. He/Him. Guy LeCharles Gonzalez is primarily a marketer by day, but he's worn many other hats over the years. This is his personal website reflecting his personal thoughts and opinions, some of which may have evolved over time. YMMV.

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