I just returned from some Christmas shopping and will now proceed to drink heavily. Oh, the humanity. I was reminded of the Vonnegut quote: Like so many Americans, she was trying to construct a life that made sense from things she found in gift shops. It isn't going to happen, baby. Put away your purse. And nice stretch pants. Try 2X next time. And I can report with great confidence that the "great" in The Greatest Generation does not refer to driving skills. Ho ho ho.