October+2010

October 27th, 2010 Home of Karen Patrick  Oxford, NC  __**Plot: **__ Joe Bonham, a young soldier serving in [|World War I], awakens in a hospital bed after being caught in the blast of an exploding [|artillery shell]. He gradually realizes that he has lost his arms, legs, and face, but that his mind functions perfectly, leaving him a prisoner in his own body. He tries to die by suffocating himself but he has been given a [|tracheotomy], which he cannot remove or control. He successfully attempts to communicate with his doctors by banging his head on his pillow in [|Morse code]. At first he wishes to die, but then he decides that he wants to be put in a glass box and tour the country, to show people the true horrors of war. Neither wish is granted, however, and it is implied that he will live the rest of his natural life in this condition. As he drifts between reality and [|fantasy], he remembers his old life with his family and girlfriend, and reflects upon the [|myths] and realities of war. He also forms a bond, of sorts, with a young nurse who senses his plight.    **__Food Sign-up: __** **__kareeem: if weather permits, i'll be firing up the weber and we can roast some weenies! __** that would include the buns and whatever you put on a hot dog! Matt: Pumpkin cake Shawn: items to make S'mores (since we will probably have the fire going); white bean & cheddar dip w/ veggies & crackers Colleen: baked beans Mary: pumpkin dip with crackers and cookies Kristina: Chili and cornbread! Beth - popcorn balls Jill- crunchy chickpeas (never had it, saw it in Food Network mag-- we'll see how they turn out!)