Hallowgiving

Hi Charlie,
Now, you can tell me,  was that you hiding under that ghost sheet?
I know Thelma was hiding under it, at least she was at some point,  I can't help  but wonder if she was  replaced at some point or another by others, including you....
I'm pretty sure you couldn't resist making an incognito appearance at last night's party, organized once again by the  devoted Apeevim with the help of  dedicated  student and parent volunteers
Knowing you, I'm sure you've not failed to notice the title of this article.
Due to several reasons,  the party took place last night. So, it's  actually placed closer to Thanksgiving than  Halloween, thus Hallowgiving.
As a linguist and literature teacher, I of course love this play-on-words coined by the Apeevim so I had to share it and use it. Besides, as a guest of the party, I can vouch that the party was indeed true to both influences.
As usual on Halloween, I was spooked and entertained at the same time. Numerous thought-inspiring visions strolled by: Zombies and mad people galore with empty and haunted/haunting eyes (the OIB effect?) and to name but a few the mysterious ghost that was the star of the party, a vicious doctor, a bearded lady,  a walking tribute to sparkly water, a human Christmas tree, Little Red-Riding Hood, John Snow and an animal squad led by Alvin & the Chipmunks  etc...
I ate well and a lot which was excellent preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner next week.
Fond mentions to the delicious cilantro pumpkin soup, the melting leeks quiche, the criminal chocolate coffins and the two spicy-sweet pecan pies (different recipes but equally good)
To make it short, it was a perfect combination of both
Many thanks to all of you who showed up in spite of the impossible transport situation and (for some of you) even with exams  looming the next day.
Special thanks to the former OIB students who came and showed once again that once in the OIB, always in the OIB, and to the parents who dressed-up and joined in the fun and who prepared those delicious dishes and desserts. The students often claim that they cook and bake everything themselves, but it's not necessarily systematic....
Now on to our next event, one of my favorites, the OIB family Christmas party.
I can't wait.
Mrs. C