Oh how it glows....

So I always try to finish my shopping before the mad rush of the 2 weeks or so before Christmas. Unfortunately, I usually fail in this endeavor. But I did get some amazing gifts for some people. Nevertheless my futile attempt to harbor my small vestiges of Christmas spirit failed this afternoon as I set off to buy gifts for my impossible-to-buy-for sister and coworkers.

As I went through the stores frantically scanning the merchandise for something appropriate. I felt bombarded by the materialism. I think we all feel it. Weaving through aisles and around displays, the faces of fellow shoppers sympathize with pained expressions, sighs, and half-hearted smiles as they rub their throbbing temples. My personal favorite is the puff sigh.

In order to cope with overwhelming situations I blow air out of my mouth by sticking out my bottom lip so that the air is directed up my face. Try it sometime.

Thank goodness for children who don't know any better. Yay for buying the kiddos some gifts tomorrow at the (unfortunately) very uncrowded Lakeshore Learning store.

But hey highlight of the day was spotting this little beauty at Henry's... check out this beauty:

I miss you Dwight!!! I dreamt that the strike went on so long that Dwight was leaving and Stanley's hair had turned grey. Sad times.