Life Talk

Overheard in clinic the week after Halloween, every year

A light one, because tomorrow is the big night.

'Doc, is it normal to feel like this after eating my kid's candy for three days?' Yes. That's the candy working as intended.

'I think I sprained my ankle in my costume.' Was the costume high heels? It was always high heels. Even the werewolf.

'I've had this fake blood on my face since Saturday and it won't come off.' Soap and patience, my friend. Soap and patience.

'I put the pumpkin carving knife through my hand.' Please, please carve away from yourself. Every year.

Stay safe out there, have fun, and leave the pumpkin surgery to the adults with steady hands.