Who said you can't make a piñata? Well, now there's no more excuses. For Day of the Dead, which is on Nov. 1 and 2, if you plan on making an altar for a lost loved one -- a sugar skull piñata is ...

I worked my way toward the door, looking for a way to leave the party, although I was still having a good time. I had already mingled with friends, contributed to the potluck feast, and wished the ...