holiday shopping

since the last post, I've been writing business news for a local bi-weekly paper. Here's the link. www.cascadebusnews.com. My column's called the city desk. Also write lots of feature columns and new business stories here in Bend, OR.

There's lots going on these days, especially in sports. the Ron Artest story appears to have caught a hold on our airwaves recently-I don't really have anything interesting to say other than anything I say will probably be a collection of thoughts that I've heard on the radio or on the tele. Probably best to give these guys less attention.

I'm promoting a no-buy Christmas idea. I don't think anyone's buying it, but i really don't have it in me to go buying gifts for people this year. Maybe I'll make them something. Maybe not. I don't have the money either.

Why support GW Bush's reelection with his edict to go shopping? There's also a war going on which I don't support but where's the sacrifice that we need? also just watched bad santa, which in my mind qualifies as a genuine christmas movie.

anyone with me???