too much.

last night, after talking with beth and morten about the differences between denmark and the u.s. over pizza, we went to woodmans. have you ever strolled the aisles of woodmans with nothing to buy? at first, it is kind of funny. you know, how many different types of tortilla chips do you really need? but as we walked, robin and i both started kind of feeling kind of...well...sick. i mean, why do we need so much shit? i thought about it a lot while shoveling later, and i decided i need to be a little more thoughtful about things. as in, do i really need all the things i think i do. most likely i know the answer. consumerism drives our economy, but i think i should focus on consuming and not over consuming.

i've had another thought a lot lately. what is with my dad? he doesn't return my calls but even worse, he didn't return beth's call after she returned to the u.s.

if you haven't read adam's website lately, you should (see near sited ducks link). turns out his anecdote was a short story (a decent one at that). adam, you had me until the clapping at the end...i had a feeling it was fiction at that point. there just aren't enough americans who would care enough to give a rousing ovation after something like that (unless you keep the hot dog heater from tipping over or something else related to processed food).

i've been really bitter lately...