Turns out pumpkins are Methodist

I live across the street from a Methodist church. Right across the street. Grassy area in front of church, street, grassy area in front of my house. Right across the street. A few weeks ago, while I was away at work, the church was transformed. My holy neighbor had been overtaken by pumpkins. And children. Youths as it were, hawking them. "Who wants a pumpkin?", they would shout at cars, and me as I gathered my mail. It's a bit offsetting. They've been there for weeks, still there, this fall festival next door. Today, I was driving around Atlanta, making calls, and I saw something that made me take a picture. Then I started counting. It turns out pumpkins are Methodist. Six different Methodist churches that I passed by today (note: I wasn't looking for them) were surrounded by the thematic tasteless gourd of Halloween. I've stolen 17 from my unsuspecting neighbor already. If you want one let me know.

Who knew?

I believe that I have discovered quite the business oddity. Apparently, in Smyrna, Georgia if you're going to open up a DUI/Defensive driving school then you may as well open up an income tax preparation service as well. Within a couple of miles from where I live I've seen two of these places, big signs, DUI/INCOME TAX. I had no idea tax preparation and "reduce your liability because you got a DUI" school were so intrinsically bound. It appears that they fall into the same category as a Kinko's/FedEx. Make a copy then mail it. Lower your Insurance rate, file your taxes.