Outrageous and Totally Unreasonable!

This will be short.

Apparently the U.S. Military is asking injured soldiers to return portions of their signing bonuses because they can no longer serve. What?

So you go to the ridiculous war in Iraq, have your arm, leg, etc. blown off by a bunch of fanatics, and then your employer (U.S. Military) asks you to give them money!!

Apparently these hero troops are a little irritated by this development which seems reasonable to me. Think about this, there were people sitting in a meeting who actually decided and agreed upon this ridiculous policy. Are you kidding me? Shame on our military and political leaders.

Tis' the Season

Yesterday's mail brought 5 pieces of mail from retailers getting a jump start on what I assume is advertising to lure Christmas shoppers. If I were a retailer, I would definitely target Christmas shoppers with my limited and crucial advertising dollars. While the ads may not appeal to Jewish or Muslim folks, I suspect they are looking for a good bargain as well. Atheists? I think they too want a deal even if they have to endure some Christmas greeting.

So back to the 5 pieces of mail. Exactly one, from Harry and David, mentioned Christmas. Harry and David is the company that sells ridiculously expensive and oh so good Pears. Yes, Pears - the fruit. They sell other stuff as well, but we have mostly enjoyed the fabulous Pears.

Everyone on my Christmas list this year, at least so far, is going to be getting Pears. There is a simple reason for this - my family (like about 90% of American families) celebrates Christmas. We don't celebrate the season or the holidays. We observe Thanksgiving, celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year.

In the end, it will be totally reasonable to believe that my relatives and friends will all be happy to open their box of Pears.

Merry Christmas!!