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Day 72, Friday, October 31
My first Halloween without candy—I think in my whole life.
It’s weird how much things have changed. And in such a short period of time.
Ever since I got too old to trick-or-treat, I’ve been the one who’s volunteered to answer our door on Halloween night. It’s been my sneaky little trick: one mini-Snickers for you, one mini-Snickers for me. One Reese’s cup for you ...
By the end of the night I’ve always crammed as much into my mouth as into the little kids’ bags.
But not this time. This time I don’t even care. I’m going to be working at the café tonight, but even if I were at home I wouldn’t get involved with the candy. I feel like I’ve lost my taste for manufactured food. I like the things I’ve made with my own hands.
Which is why I was so tempted to tr
