Thursday, December 21, 2006

Discovering My Inner Elf

Have you ever wondered what Lord of the Rings character best fits your personality? Probably not. But if so, here's a site that will help you to discover your inner wizard or hobbit.

I took the test, and I'm most like Aragorn.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Put Your Daughters Where Your Mouth Is

Bush says he wants a larger army for the war in Iraq. The first two new recruits he should start with are his daughters, the Tequila Twins.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

The Simpsons vs. Normal Rockwell Families

What does your family holiday gatherings resemble, Christmas with the Simpsons or a Norman Rockwell painting?

Mine were the Simpsons. It could be maddening at times, but if I took a step back and approached the day like I was watching a movie or a comedy at the theatre, it could be hilarious and endearing. After a while, I actually gleefully anticipated: (1) what holiday dish my mom would set on fire, (2) what uber-Christian bizarre thing foster sister Phyllis would lay on us, (3) what one of the cats would destroy, (4) who foster brother Scott would start a stupid argument with and what it would be about, (5) who got the most ridiculous and inappropriate gift, and (6) how long it would take Uncle Bill and I to get fed up with all of the above and retreat to his car for Kool-Aid and vodka.

On the other hand, my boyfriend's family does the Norman Rockwell thing. Their holiday table looks like Martha Stewart designed it. All conversation has to be polite and light or nonexistent. The children are always perfectly dressed. Gift opening is orderly and gracious. It's like being a cast member in a Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation.

Myself, I prefer holidays with the chaotic Simpsons. I love telling a good tale, and my family holidays have been fodder for colorful stories for years now.

Thursday, December 14, 2006

SOS

There's something sad about watching a car getting towed when its car alarm is sounding. It's like it's calling on its owner to save it.