Capitalism: The True Reason for the Season

There is something extremely special about Louisiana. I grew up on the flatlands of Canada and have seen queer sights but none so queer as the one I have seen living here in the bayou. (Kinda stole that from Robert W. Service.)

The whole Xmas parade at 82 degrees where the Red Truck driving Ronald McDonald is more popular than ole Saint Nick. A parade where they throw beads just like Mardi Gras but I did not see any bare chests this year. Only in Louisiana. I don't know if the economic woes as of late drove the attendance skyward but there were some definite characters on hand to beg and act crazy for candy and beads - that was the adults.

I hate Xmas not because it forces us to spend more time with our kids or gives thanks regardless of our chosen religious affiliation but that so many folks go into debt trying to buy every toy off the shelves of Walmart. I hate the expectation for riches from children regardless of how much money you make.

Have a great week,