Down in my heart indeed. The season is upon us, and the American consumer is full of its spirit. Try shopping…anywhere at anytime for anything. You’ll encounter the true spirit of the holiday season in the hearts, souls and actions of your fellow citizens. Enjoy jousting for parking spots. Thrill to the race to the next open cashier. And if you’re lucky like me maybe you’ll encounter one of those particularly delightful souls who wants to browse the spot where you’re standing with your three kids.

It happened to me the other day. It seemed that wherever I went there was this one chunky woman who wanted to be shopping where I was. Modern office furniture, cheese popcorn, action figures…it didn’t matter. It was like she was following us. And every time she did the same thing: she pointed her cart at us and waited with a nasty expression. Talk about passive aggressive. And its only just beginning.

Damn.