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Hello Grafted In Readers, In keeping with the Fall observance of Thanksgiving in North America, the following story pays tribute to the pumpkin and other garden vegetables many enjoy. Account, places, and characterizations are fictitious, that is, they could occur in reality but may not. Enjoy as you read this tale. Destined For The Palate David Russell My name is Jack O'Lantern. I was born in a laboratory at the Henry Fields Seed Company in Iowa. My conditions were rather sterile. I was dried out and packaged with other seeds. A little while later, I was at the supermarket near Pharmington, Missouri. John Doyle, whom I understand to be a gardening eficinato purchased me and my companions. We were all O'Lanterns. "This is the second year I have planted pumpkins, and donate them to the local Woman's Shelter in October. This year they are destined for national TV and the Food Network Hunger Project." "That's very nice Mr. Doyle," said the ...

Hello Grafted in Readers, and 24 followers! Today is the beginning of a new month, October. Historically, it has been a good month for me in terms of life milestones. -My wife and I had our first phone conversation on October 31, 1995 and made plans to go out for dinner a couple days later. Still having dinner 19 years later, thanks honey! -My first job post college was a part-time gig playing piano at the former St. Clair Inn. October 1980. -Just before October 1, 2015, the editor of Thumbprint News informed me my article about the local high school robotic club will be in their November edition! The article titled, "After School Special: Serving Robotics" features information based on an interview with its overseer, teacher extraordinare, Jon Smith. -Every year October brings more NFL football, the beginning of hockey season and the post-season playoffs and World Series for Major League Baseball! Love it! -This week many of faith are observing what is known as the F...