tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578299375433383985.post4118076961423105671..comments2024-03-14T00:16:58.277-07:00Comments on Ordinary Guy: Observations From the Christmas Road - Part 1Tim O'Keefehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12653709506879101775noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578299375433383985.post-19958285973994312982011-01-04T19:13:07.207-08:002011-01-04T19:13:07.207-08:00I am just as amazed at this "Santa is watchin...I am just as amazed at this "Santa is watching" (imagine a booming, sinister voice there) phenomenon. Upon seeing all of his gifts under the tree Connor's first response was "I must have been really good! But some kids aren't good so they don't get any presents." I can only guess at where he heard these words but it knocked the wind out of me. Here he is faced with a pile of toys and trinkets that supposedly somehow represents him as a person?!? What about families that can't afford presents...do the kids grow up thinking that they are just that bad that they don't deserve some gifts? It is a very cheap shot to use Santa in such dirty ways...Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808035639351691925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578299375433383985.post-58480526079183125612011-01-02T14:03:31.013-08:002011-01-02T14:03:31.013-08:00Cracker Barrel is a treasure trove of writing idea...Cracker Barrel is a treasure trove of writing ideas, wouldn't you say? We stopped by a CB for breakfast on our way to STL. My favorite part is playing the game at the table with the golf tees. This year I finally figured out how to win that game/puzzle every time. I was awfully proud! Muluken wanted me to teach him but I explained that this would defeat the whole purpose of playing.<br /><br />We were looking around at all the junk they have bolted to their walls - guns, photos, old signs, tools of all sorts. <br /><br />"Do you figure an antique collector would have a field day in here or what?" I sarcastically asked Tricia. <br /><br />"I don't think it's real," she answered, either missing or ignoring my intended sarcasm.<br /><br />I can't wait to hear what else you took notice of during your travels. I'll share a quick one of mine...Tricia and I were in a bookstore browsing for gifts. I came across an over-sized book titled "Nude Hollywood Stars." It was really heavy looking and maybe even a little old. I have to admit, though, I was curious. If it were in the back of the store I might have cracked it open just to see. However, it was on display right there at the entrance. Sure I didn't know anyone at this random STL mall but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I later met back up with Tricia and asked her to go look for me and report back. All I can say is that she at least didn't smack me.Mr. Hass' Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966423580619691843noreply@blogger.com