Ok. If you're shopping today I wish you luck but things have GOT to change. I don't care which god you worship the holidays have grown into something unmanageable and ridiculous. A worker was KILLED and a woman had a miscarriage due to surging crowds at a Long Island Wal-Mart. Every year there's a story about Black Friday injuries but I hope this story will be a wake up call.

You know what? It's not worth the savings you get on that item. Your kid will only be upset for a moment if he doesn't get that hard to find toy. We need to remember that the holidays are about spending time with our loved ones, not about who can get the best things. Why not make things for each other? Don't tell me you aren't crafty, all that tells me is that you need to learn a craft.

People don't need to die so you can buy your child's love. Stay home next year and make something.

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I had one of those recent freak outs related to my own mortality. Yes, in which I am so paralyzed with fear that there is little I can do other than hyperventilate. I know this happens to you and if you tell me otherwise I will know you aren't telling me the truth. No matter how sturdy your faith there will be a time of doubt.

So that night I had an odd dream where someone who has passed away comforted me. My hand was held, I was reassured. I woke up with an overwhelming feeling of peace.

And, oddly enough, that person was Arthur "Killer" Kane, bassist of the New York Dolls. Honestly, I think either the higher power or my subconscious (depending on how you look at it) has a great sense of humor.



So this brings up an interesting point. As you may or may not know, Kane joined the LDS church before his death. There's actually a great documentary about him called "New York Doll." I highly recommend. So either Heaven is full of punk rockers or Mormons. Really, either can be sucessfully argued.

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The Dunder Mifflin hosting co has changed my terms without letting me know. I am now looking for new hosting. You will notice that pictures as well as podcasts are missing but I hope to have them back soon. Meanwhile, if you need something e mail me, I will be happy to send it along.

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