Another day has passed with no new candidates for municipal office anywhere in Vance County, which leads us to this bit of trivia: Every one of the eight official candidates for the City Council in the first two weeks of the filing period submitted his or her paperwork on a Monday or a Friday. So maybe there will be a flood of candidates Friday. Anyone for mayor or the ward seats in Ward 2 and Ward 4? Or any of the other six council seats? Step right up — you have only three weeks left to decide to run. By the way, did you ever notice that about 40 percent of sick days are taken on Mondays and Fridays? Think about it.