Officially amazing (and weird) I don’t usually pay attention to Guinness World Records, mostly because there are more important, more urgent things that need my attention. A person can only hold so much before the brain just pops, and that sounds messy.

THIS AND THAT * Now that it is November, the pumpkin spice needs to move over to make a little room for fresh homemade apple pie. * Here’s an update on my “Supernatural” TV series watching.

5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are five important facts we should all know.

Hello everyone, I want to urge all to take some extra precautions this holiday season if you plan to get together with family and or friends. Up your intake of Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin D.

HAPPY SIXTH BIRTHDAY TO MY SUPERMAN! What do you know, Mario? It’s Trent Avery’s sixth birthday And he’s ready to play! Koopa Troopa will be on the scene. He’s ready to eat some cake And lots and lots of ice cream! Luigi wants to celebrate Cause he knows you’re six, So let’s get wild and hit some bricks.

I was visiting with our postal carrier the other day about all the junk mail I receive. It seems like if I order from one place, I will eventually end up receiving a half-dozen or more catalogs from other places I’ve never heard of. And just because I contributed to one organization, I now get a stack of envelopes nearly every day, asking for my financial support. Of course all the number of catalogs and solicitations from organiza tions has picked up a lot now, just in time for Christmas giving or buying.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Who will be dressed up in black and white On this Happy Halloween night? It’s my sweet Tessa as Cruella! And won’t she be a fabulous sight? My Trent will be a blue Power Ranger! And since my T-Man is almost six He is ready for lots of chocolate treats. Or maybe even ready for a few tricks! So Reese’s pumpkins and Snickers Are on the candy list, But let’s not rule out Milky Ways, Kit Kats and Twix! Trick-or-Treating down Main Street Is one thing they’ll do Then stopping at Grams on Halloween For another sweet treat or two! Painting pumpkins and fall decorating Has already been done.

What two-letter word is the most frequently spoken or typed word on the planet? Let me give you a tiny hint: It was the first word spoken on the moon. Go ahead...

THIS AND THAT * The Stockton Pumpkin Patch is this weekend!! A Halloween event near and dear to my heart. This, and other community events could not be possible without the hard work of many volunteers helping out before, behind the scenes, and during these events to make them happen! So if you want to be involved in the community, contact the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce! There are many things people can help with, like painting props before an event, working an hour or two at any of the events selling tickets, helping with the Christmas parade, selling peonies, selling chances, helping set up before or taking down after the event.