12.18.08
Bob Chipeska assures us that everything is ok…
If you are lucky and live in certain select locations across the globe, you might have recently noticed large numbers of men and women, dressed like Santa, ascending upon your city. Do not be alarmed. This is SantaCon. Sure, there may be a little drinking involved or maybe even bowling, but these folks are in it for fun. You know? Have a good time, spread holiday cheer, and all that sort of thing.
It all started about 23 years ago, depending on when you read this, when members of the San Francisco lodge of the Cacophony Society staged the First Annual SantaCon in 1994. Armed with machetes and bottles of whiskey, these brave adventures set forth in their Santa suits with one thing in mind… show the world that Santa exists and that Christmas can be celebrated without all that commercialism bullshit that exists today. Okay, maybe that’s two things. Anyway, it was all down hill from there as you might have noticed from the police reports, bar tabs, and so on.
I haven’t, personally, had the good fortune to witness or be a part of this glorious occasion. One of these days, I’m going to gather the funds, dust off the old Santa suit, and jump into the writhing thrall.
Until then, I can live vicariously through you. So, if you’re in the area of a SantaCon, take a lot of photos and send them to me or something.
More coverage as this story progresses.
12.12.08
Speaking of Holiday Balls…
Olga Kay recently added a holiday video to her youtube channel. Olga is a very talented juggler and master ball handler. Check it out…
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12.11.08
Don’t forget to hang up your sock…
Endure Enjoy this…
By the way, leave a pepperment stick for old St. Nick hangin’ on the Christmas tree. Just be careful, though… last I heard, he’ll be coming down the chimney.
It’s the Holiday Season!
The fine world of pens…
Monteverde, Waterman, Mont Blanc… if you are familiar with these brand names, then you, my friend, have been indoctrinated into the world of “fine pens.” We’re not talking about that nice pen you “borrowed” from someone and “forgot” to give back because it writes so smoothly. You like that pen, don’t you?
No, actually, this is about “fine pens.” The crème de la crème of writing instruments. These are icons of writing culture.
Think about it… next time you’re at the check-out and you ask the cashier for a pen to write a check or sign a credit card slip… think about how awesome it would be to whip out your Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Classique™ and say, “this one only set me back $345. Money well spent, I say!”
The cool thing is, you can pick up the refills for your pen at your local office supply store for about five or so bucks. While you’re there, take pride in the fact that your pen costs more than most people make in a week. People with children, even.
Or you could pick up a really sweet pack of 4 Bic pens for about the same price.
Me? I prefer Sharpies, myself.
