Yesterday was Halloween, and I screwed up. I had forty one dollar bills in an envelope that I was sure I was not dipping into for treats at the door, when neighbor Daniel came over mid-morning with the day off, and we started drinking.

It's what we do sometimes. Daniel was born and raised here in Lawrenceburg, and has lived here his entire life. Wow. He brought his 1985 Senior yearbook over and we started from the beginning photo, and he knew where and what 90% of those people were doing now. I find this truly amazing.

Then he finished up the trimmer job on the back of my head that I did earlier, then he rubbed my shoulders with his big strong hands. I know this sounds weird, sometimes he is like my wife, without the sex. He even bitches me out when I do stupid shit. And yes, he has a wife...

So I woke up this morning and checked my texts. There was one from Elizabeth saying she and Maddie were coming over to Trick or Treat. Oh shit! I saw that the dollar envelope was open and I freaked. I texted Daniel and the last thing he remembered was the two of them coming into my house.

So I missed my friend and her wonderful little niece. Oh, I was here, but I don't remember nothin. I have apologized profusely to them, and hopefully they understand. Jim can really tie one on.

She sent me a picture of their outfits, so sorry I missed them.