'Tis the Season

I can't believe it is already December 6, 2007. Only 20 days until Christmas and I haven't bought a thing. Heck, my Christmas tree has been standing decorated only with lights, which I haven't turned on BTW, since Sunday. Hmm. It's Thursday, so I probably should do something about that so I can get the boxes with my decorations out of the middle of the floor.

One of the Southern Fried Chica's today was bitching commenting about the people at the malls trying to make a living. Now, I'll admit that I get a bit irritated with people trying to shove cards smelling of God-knows-what under my nose when I'm walking through their store. Don't they know I have asthma? They really should be less aggressive more considerate. I also have a problem with being accosted by those trying to sell me lotion and buffer stuff for my hands. They are doing their jobs. And, I consider it my job not to buy anything from them when they irritate me so. So, my solution for those with huge aversions to crowds, crying children, harassed men and women, and chaos in general is to avoid a shopping mall at Christmastime.

But, other than that, the crowds, the music, the hubbub in general get me in the spirit to shop. Which is why I've stayed away from the shopping haunts until I knew when I would get my bonus. Luckily, the stores will see me soon! This year I have an actual budget I plan to stick to. We'll see if I can do it.

Now for another excerpt from "Over Sexteen" (I'm loving this book.):

Grandpappy: "Doc, you remember that 'vitality' medicine you gave me last week?"

Doctor: "Yes. What about it?"

Grandpappy: "I accidentally dropped it in the well."

Doctor: "Goodness, man! You're not drinking the well water, are you?"

Grandpappy: "Heck, no! We can't even get the pump handle down."

Hmmm...Did they have Viagra back in 1951? I bet drug companies don't want anyone to know what exactly was in that 'vitality' medicine. They'd lose sales!