Dear Hallmark...

Nothing reminds me of how grateful I am to have a wonderful person to share my life with, than a commercialized holiday that states: If you really love someone you should buy them expensive gifts, shower them with flowers and get fat eating chocolate!

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some errands to run!

Shopping to Do...

Shows to enjoy...

The holidays have arrived.

And I have no desire to spend any money!

I know, I know; "Bah humbug!"

But can you blame me (or anyone) in this economy?

I'm very grateful to have work right now-

But if the past two years has taught us anything, it's to save not spend.

Yet everywhere I look people are spending!

I guess it's a good sign... Maybe things are looking up.

Still, I think I'm going to be creative with my gift giving this year...

I'll give the gift of joy and laughter! ...and maybe I'll bring a bottle of cheap wine too!

Hey, it's better than a lump of coal.

Is it to early to start talking Christmas gifts???

I know, I know... I should not be thinking about what I want for Christmas just yet... Seeing as how tonight I will be going to the first of many Halloween parties that are scheduled this spooky holiday week! Nevertheless, I can't help but get excited for Christmas. Though I'm no longer a little boy... from time to time I like to remember what it felt like to start thinking about a Christmas list, and better yet... Begin dropping less than subtle hints to mom, dad, grandparents and generally anyone who would listen!!!
True, I would love peace on earth, an end to this war and for Obama to be our next president. Moreover, I know that in this wretched economy, the best Christmas gift I could give myself would be the gift of SAVING money... and share the gift of Love and Happiness instead of things that can be wrapped up in boxes...
But, gadget man that I am... topped with the fact that I love to read... Of course I fell in love with the new Amazon Kindle™, a wireless portable reading device with instant access to more than 190,000 books, blogs, newspapers and magazines. Whether you're in bed or on the train, Kindle lets you think of a book and get it in less than a minute.
Doesn't that sound amazing?
As much as I LOVE the smell of books, and how wonderful they look on my bookshelves... I think it would be an exceptional way to "go green" and save some trees!
Not to mention how awesome it would be to travel with 20 of my favorite books, magazines and newspapers without having to take more than one carry on!!!
So, okay... I realize that Christmas is so far away, and this handy little "Wonder Book" is NOT a necessity... But just writing this blog reminded me of how fun it is to dream!