Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Merry Fucking Christmas to you, too

Dude,

I get that standing in front of Walgreen's ringing a bell and begging for donations, especially in this economy, is a crappy job. And I'm sure most of the people who go in and out of the store ignore you or, so I'm pretty sure when my son and I walked out and avoided making eye contact with you, it wasn't something you'd never experienced before. And, yes, I heard you tell me to have a "blessed day", that's why I threw that little half-wave back at you while I walked to my car.

For you to yell "Did you get that?" at us in a fairly snotty tone? More than a little ridiculous.

Also? Not really going to increase the likelihood of me digging change out of my purse.

So you can go ahead and fuck right off.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

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Also, speaking of the economy, we're trying to cut back on spending (like everyone else on the planet, right?), but sometimes... you just can't help it.

Like when I spotted this at the Goodwill today.


Maybe from where you're sitting, it looks like an unspectacular, and kind of cheesy painting that belongs in the lobby of a Mexican restaurant, but in person, you'd be able to see that it's painted on goddamn velvet. And the frame? Powder blue with gold accents.

You have my permission to be jealous.