The
Day of the Locust
 We
had the Stanfill Family Xmas and Semi-Pro Lasagna-Eating Contest
this past Saturday. About thirty genetically-similar primates
stormed
my
dear sister's house and proceeded to engage in all manner of
impertinent opprobrium, common discourtesy, and choice invective.
In
other words, a great time was had by all. Hope your seasonal
celebration is equally enjoyable.
---------------
 Wintry
weather has finally began to insinuate itself into the balmy
paradise we call North Texas. Its most profound effect so far
is that my car battery has crossed
the
rubicon
from nimble
powerhouse to senile old fart, starting the car with seemingly
Herculean effort while continually mumbling under its breath
about moving to Florida.
So
this weekend I told the old gentleman that we were going for
a pleasant ride in the country but quietly, very quietly, drove
instead to my nearest
auto
parts
store
in order to put the old boy
out to
pasture.
As reward for my treachery I discovered the
current replacement battery for my car is nudging close to $120
even though my last battery
purchase
in late 2006
was a very reasonable $50.
Wha hoppened? Is this the price the rest of us have to pay
so Prius owners can look that much more smug?
Fortunately, a combination of rebates and coupons knocked $45
off the sticker price and, with any luck, I'll get most of
the 8-year
lifespan it's limited-warranteed for. So if you're interested
in a good deal on a battery, check out the Bosch's at Pep Boys. (Offer
good through the 31st ) Consider this a helpful consumer tip.
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Bonus Video: "A Christmas Carol" from
Saint Thomas of Lehrer.
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 Every
day in this country young adults are forced
into the streets with
no place
to go
and little
to eat. Luckily for them there's places like Covenant
House. It
not only meets the immediate needs of homeless kids
but
also helps guide them to a self-sufficient future.
So if
you have a few bucks left over after buying Aunt Thelma
that new snood please consider making a small holiday
donation to this worthy organization.
Thanks!
=Lefty=
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