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I PUT A SPELL ON YOU

Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce and Lamesa Economic Development Corporation (EDC) representatives got into the Halloween spirit Friday by dressing up as the Sanderson Sisters, a trio of witches, from the fi lm, “Hocus Pocus.” Jackie Gomez, offi ce manager, dressed as Mary. EDC executive assistant Mona Ferguson portrayed Sarah and Chamber President Karen Mize turned herself into Winifred. A sequel of the 1993 fi lm is set to be released next year. submitted photo

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Box of cures brings smiles

When I was eight or nine, I played a game that I invented with my friends. On index cards, alphabetized in a recipe box, were written descriptions of fictional ailments, each with a ridiculous name and an equally ridiculous cure. In order to diagnose what illness my playmates suffered from, I would ask them a list of questions including, “Do you worry about being late?” “Do you have time to do what you like?” and “Are your shoes or boots uncomfortable?” Then I would just watch them for telltale symptoms, like moving more than three times during the interview. Based on what I heard and saw, I would distribute the cards I had made.

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