An invititation

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to mfu_canteen's annual Halloween party on October 27. It's come as you are and when you can, so I hope you'll pop in, maybe leave behind a favorite cartoon, a seasonal story, a recipe or just wishes for a great Halloween.

We'd love to see you there! and we won't stop looking until you show up!

Word of the Day

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Try it out, just a few sentences using the word of the day.  You can post in the comments.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Ersatz

[er-zahts]Part of speech: adjective

Origin: german, 1870s

• Describing an artificial substitute for something, usually of inferior quality
• Simulated or imitation

Examples of Ersatz in a sentence

• It may have been on sale, but the ersatz cheese was so bad that no one could stomach it.
• The antique dealer was caught trying to sell ersatz vases, forcing him to go out of business. 

About Ersatz

While "ersatz" typically has a negative connotation, such as cheaper or lower quality substitutes, there's a growing market for meat replacements. Ersatz meat products like the Beyond Meat and Impossible burgers have recently earned praised for being nearly indistinguishable from real beef. You can even find these products in the meat section at your grocery store.

Did you Know?

Borrowed from German, "ersatz" gained popularity in English during World War II when rationing and shortages forced people to adopt ersatz products such as chicory coffee, meat substitutes, and alternative grains.

A Little Drabble Do Ya...

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Every Wednesday we drabble.  Try it out, it's 100 words and a spark of imagination.  And... it's time to add a little spook to your drabble, if you dare.

The Seven Deadly Sins Day 4- SLOTH

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The Seven Deadly Sins-SLOTH

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In his Summa Theologica, Saint Thomas Aquinas defined sloth as "sorrow about spiritual good" and as "sluggishness of the mind which neglects to begin good... It is evil in its effect, if it so oppresses man as to draw him away entirely from good deeds.

Napoleon was a bit surprised when he discovered his partner had called out sick the next day. Unfortunately he was busy with his duties as Chief Enforcement Agent and couldn’t fine a free moment to call him.

Normally Illya would be here to help him with his paperwork and agent evaluations, so without Kuryakin, things became a bit bogged down.

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Spy Island - 7 Deadly Sins: Sloth

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I know this is a Halloween challenge, but honestly, I struggle with that sort of writing.  My entries are just stories, but they are topical!

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The outstanding attributes of the agents employed to save the world under the banner of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement included, but was not limited to, a commitment to action.  No matter where they might find themselves in the world, an UNCLE agent was ready to go into the fray and fight the good fight, vanquish the enemy and ... well, you get the idea.

On this day, however, neither Napoleon Solo nor his partner Illya Kuryakin, had any inclination to expend more energy than necessary beyond reaching for a cool drink from a reclining position.  It was extraordinary to see them like this, but a sudden and unexplainable shift in energy had left them both in a state of relaxation that bordered on slothfulness. They hadn't straightened the bungalow where they were staying, had left dishes in the little sink and were even bordering on bad hygiene for the lack of showers and shaving.  

Illya's growth of beard was a light shade tinged in reddish hues, set off by the tan he now sported from weeks on the beach in this tropical paradise.  Napoleon had also gained some color in his normally pale complexion.  His hair was past the bi-weekly trim and his beard had him looking more like Robinson Crusoe than the Casanova of UNCLE New York.

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Cold Front - A Little Drabble Do Ya

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“It’s cold today.” The complaint from the Russian was surprising considering his usual preference for cool weather. He was right though, the temperature had dropped twenty degrees overnight.

“Well, at least it isn’t snowing yet. Maybe we ought to head for the tropics, pick up a mission in the Southern Hemisphere.” Napoleon thought the look on Illya’s face was telling him otherwise.

“Perhaps you misunderstood my remark. I like cold weather, I welcome the change.” He cocked his head to one side, as if to ascertain whether or not Napoleon understood.

“Cold it is then.’’

“Cold weather, hot food.”

“Gotcha.”

The Seven Deadly Sins Challenge

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At Glennagirl's suggestion, we're opening up the challege to photos/artwork.  It must be gen in nature and feature the MFU.
Perhaps a photo of Napoleon or Illya the look' that illustrates
each of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Go ahead give it a try! You can catch up!

The prompts for the 7 Days of Halloween Challege!

The Seven Days of Hallowe'en - Day 4 - Sloth

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By the time Illya arrived at his apartment, his energy levels had plummeted to almost zero. Without bothering to remove his jacket or holster, he flopped down on the sofa, utterly exhausted. He remained there for another hour, doing nothing outwardly, other than breathing. Inside, however, his mind was in turmoil over what was happening to him, and his stomach felt like a deep, empty pit. The steaks at lunchtime had sated him a little, but it hadn’t been anywhere near enough. He knew he had to take what he needed from something living. He needed freshly drawn blood.

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Costumes - A Little Drabble Do Ya! - Oct 23rd

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“It’s Hallowe’en next week, Illya.”

“I am aware of this fact.”

“What costume are you planning for the party?”

“You shall find out later.”

“Oh come on, Tovarisch, tell me. I’m going as Casanova.”

“That’s hardly a stretch for you. I will give you a clue. My costume will involve bandages.”

“A mummy? I would have thought you would be disinclined to that after the whole Alexander Affair.”

“I am not going to be a mummy. You are right about the reasons for my aversion to it.”

“Give me another clue.”

“I will also need sunglasses.”

“The Invisible Man!”

“Da.”

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