What Would Jesus Buy?

Well, Christmas is over and that puts another consumption-filled American holiday behind us. I enjoy seeing friends and family over the break, and I like it when people give me stuff as much as the next guy. However, there are always moments during the season that give me pause, such as our neighbors $5000-plus Christmas light display or the crowded parking lot at the Indian casino the day after Christmas. Read more…

My Christmas Party Can Beat Up Your Christmas Party

In case you missed out, Friday night was the unrivaled 19 on the 19th Christmas party. I’m not one to brag, but it was basically the greatest Christmas party ever. The chocolate peppermint martinis were a big hit, as was the cider, and by the end of the evening there was barely a drop of alcohol left in the house, unbelievable. In case you’re wondering, that means the vultures managed to polish off around 20 bottles of liquor, 4 cases of beer, and roughly 10 bottles of wine. Wow. Good times, good fellowship.

At some point in the night I also signed on the play an outdoor soccer game at 10 AM the next day. Suffice it to say that three hours sleep aren’t the best preparation for 90 minutes of running around in the cold, feeling a bit sniffly.

I’ll leave you with some photos. See ya next year!

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