The Midwood Files would like to give you a very effective mantra. Write this 100 times every day for 30 days in your journal (because keeping a journal is what they teach the kids to do in school promising to never show it to their parents. Yeah I know. I digress again.) Anyhoo – “You can’t trust the government. You can’t trust the government.” and so on. Better yet, listen to the show over and over.

We here at The Midwood Files intend to celebrate Columbus Day with alotta meatballs and sausages. OK yeah the food too. Have a good one or else. Capiche?! (I’m just a little white girl with a bit of a Texas accent so ya know this sort of talk makes my mouth feel funny. Feed me.

This week lets all focus on those in need in Florida and other states hit by hurricane Ian, with a big dose of gratitude on the side.