My brother made a heartfelt post on his blog about how he wanted nothing but music for the holidays. And I read the post, and I understand his feelings, but but I'm still not buying him music for Jebusmas. This is a longstanding holiday tradition where he asks for CDs and I don't get them. It's not a spiteful thing, it's all about principal. Or something.
For me the fun of buying gifts at the holidays is to get people things that they would not normally get themselves. I just don't like the idea of getting a shopping list and then going out and checking off items. Now if someone asks for something really cool that I know they would not just pick up if they had a couple extra bucks, I'm all for that. I am also in favor of buying gifts for people that I can later borrow and enjoy myself.
I read the list and I'm sure that were this not the holiday season those CDs would be in his collection in short order anyway. Music books? Maybe. The cool shirt? Also maybe. CDs? Nope. Not gonna do it. Happy Holidays, and hope you understand.
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Your points are well taken, and my better half told me essentially the same thing. I feel like a bit of a Scrooge.
Mr. Miksic would have pointed out that John Egan is (or was) a principal, whereas a principle is an idea or value that you uphold. Aside from this small detail, I think he would enjoy your writing.
Are all of your post titles going to rhyme?
Yeah well Keith Campbell would have pointed out that you stink at kickball.
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