Good Things about Luther Seminary Vol XXIVV

Trick or Treating, or, "Treat Treat!"

The latter was my son's refrain as we moved from building to building and knocked on door after door. Being wise to the social contract inherent in the former, Toby went round imploring neighbors to enjoy the treat that is little kids dressed up like animals, Sesame Street characters and various criminals (pirates, Freddie Krueger, bandits) while also giving him a treat. In this manner he cleverly employed two verb moods in one, the indicative and the imperative. We discussed this later on that evening over candy and bourbon when he was also eager to remark that Hannah's Supergirl costume was quite remarkable and "Treat Treating" would be even more efficient at Sandgren since all the doors are interior and there are fewer stairs. We vowed to begin our candy reclamations at Sandgren next time we had opportunity.

All in all it was a great night and yet another reason that living in family housing here at Luther can be a great experience.

Then we went and egged the stingy inhabitants of Burntvedt 159875C. "That'll teach you," Toby yelled as I looked on with pride.