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Sorry I’ve been out of contact with our beloved blog. The end-of-the-semester crazies have set in, but with my last big event behind me, I’m considering my semester over and my pre-break begun!

So, here’s a little project that has been taking up a good portion of my time lately….the Advent Mailbox. Because every toddler needs crazy fairy godmothers, my mom and I posted a small mailbox on the porch of our young friend, Colin Patrick, across the street. Every morning, we stash a little trinket in the mailbox for Himself to find when he gets up. Some of the most popular items so far include a wooden dog pull-toy, a moose that grunts “Oh Christmas Tree” when you squeeze his stomach, and (my personal favorite) baseball earmuffs.

Now, some have used the word “smothering” or “obsessed” to describe my relationship with Colin. However, as someone who was lucky enough to have a fairy godfather as a child, I consider this my pay-it-forward opportunity. One day, this kid may well think we’re nuts, but right now, his smiles and giggles and daily surprise are totally worth it….

Firstly, I am sorry to have neglected our blog for so long. Trust me, once I get through tomorrow night, I’ll have much to say.

And secondly, Marti Beth, I am sorry to inform you that the lax dress code you witnessed is not just limited to Broadway. Last month, I attended a black-tie-optional wedding at a temple outside of Washington, DC. I am further sorry to tell you that there was more than one man there in Dockers. Oh yes, Dockers.

I understand that black tie is a PITA. I get it. Never mind that guys have the option to rent this attire, while most of us women purchase the garb needed for these events….(it’s our own fault that we don’t turn to the few places that rent women’s formal wear). HOWEVER, for the love of Pete, wear a suit. Wear a sportcoat. Wear a TIE, at the very, very, very, very least. I don’t understand the reluctance of people to dress appropriately, especially when appropriate attire is outlined for you in the invitation.

Peripherally, while I’m not a religious woman, let me also say that if I go to any house of worship, I’m not going in shorts or jeans. I can’t tell you how many Masses I went to with Jackass where people (including Jackass) were sporting their best OP courduroy shorts.

And so, I am with you. Up with appropriate attire, my friend!

And so. Today, I:

1. Embraced the misanthropic-ness of post-Thanksgiving shopping by diving in to Target (fun skirt for Christmas Eve for $24!), L.L. Bean (turtlenecks, of course), Old Navy (nada), and Babies R Us (also nada). I was almost disappointed that it was not more hectic. Highlight was the six year old who threw himself on the floor at Target and proceed to have an all-out hissy fit. Amen, brother…I feel your pain.

2. Put something up for sale on Ebay for the first time ever. Yay! Why not score some cash while passing on jewelry that was given to me as a gift by he-who-shall-on-this-website-remain-nameless-but-is-sometimes-called-Jackass? After some challenges with getting decent photos, the first pair of earrings is up and there are more to come!

3. Joined the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hey, I like art, I like Philadelphia, and I need to get out of the damn house.

Not bad. Now, off to bed for a good night’s sleep so I can be rested and refreshed in time to start dreading going back to work. Sigh.

Marti, how do we pop photos into these posts?

XOXO

Watching the news tonight (after my two hour post-Thanksgiving dinner nap), I was shocked to hear that approximately half of this country’s population will be heading to the mall tomorrow. ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? This is more than just an “Erin hates people” kind of thing. In the words of my good friend, Matt, “Have we not heard of the Internet?” I know, I know, there are certain things you don’t want to buy over the Internet. But really, do you have to go get those things tomorrow? Are the sales really that good? Won’t the prices continue to drop as we get closer to the holidays and retailers try desperately to make their numbers? I say we must rise up, people, and resist! Stay home, sleep in, roll your eyes at crazy family members who are getting up at 5 AM to hit the mall (that’s you, Mommy and Kerry), order up a lovely pair of slippers (see below), and chuckle at all those suckers who are lining up for their defective XBox 360s. Happy Thanksgiving!

Oooh, is this the blogosphere? Do we have to start using words like that now that we have a blog? Can’t we come up with a prettier word for blog?

Anyway, here we are! While our end goal may be media mogul-dom, for now this is just the cyber-home (ooh, more lingo!) for the wit and wisdom that is us. Enjoy! Here’s hoping you get a snort, chuckle, guffaw, or chortle out of what is contained herein.

Ciao!