Gesticulate Already!

This is where i would normally offer some lame excuse about the absence of postings since 20-Oct (gasp!). Instead, i'll just let you make up something that would incline you to look upon this blog with understanding and good faith that i have not lost interest/humor/life etc. Now that i have your rapt attention (and full assurances that you will check here faithfully once again) i shall resume.

Updates:

1) Life outside of a war zone is awesome

2) 9FG and i have recently traveled to Paris, Aruba and the Bahamas (my tray and seat are in the upright position!)

3) We're considering a "companion pet" for the 20-toed blue people eater; she gets lonely and i'm tired of being chewed on. I should probably note that we're considering another Great Dane (she needs someone who will understand her); the prospect of two giant, rather clueless (but very sweet) furry Clydesdales is daunting but they would be so happy!

Compulsive Consumerism

The eight month shopping venue void drove me to the internet. At one time in my life i looked upon online purchases with disdain and quipped about the reliability of a product i couldn't handle before giving a store my money. I've also come to realize that i'm way too prone to fulfill my urge for instant gratification by just buying something here and now. To counter said urge i've decided to purchase more with my mouse and now i eagerly burst through the door to see what the mailman has dropped off (this has done wonders for my appreciation of the USPS).

Just today i picked up (well in 2-3 weeks) a handy new sign for our townhouse. The old signage is effectively a 2x4 painted white with numbers written with a sharpie pen.

Amazon.com (period) What can i say about the manifestation of American consumerism? Where else can i satiate my craving for books on Christian development and French cheese (i've eaten online cheese)? I now refuse (must to the 9FG's chagrin) to purchase anything (from planters to tools) without first consulting Amazon.com. I agree, it's a bit weird but i've saved a great deal on Egyptian Sticky Rice and Tahini AND i believe i'm more patient. Although one unexpected consequence is the desire to buy something aimlessly; right now, i'm resisting the unarticulated draw to have 3 pounds of dried blueberries sent to our house.