Kiran and Shaan's World

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What would you do if an old man broke into your house in the middle of the night? Call the police? No, silly! I’m not talking about creepy Mr. Pryzborowski down the street. I’m talking about Santa Claus! And although it’s common knowledge to leave him a little something-something as a token of appreciation, I have no idea what to make. Deli tray? Or is this more of a light dessert affair? – Shaan

Who’s ready for Christmas? The answer? You. Don’t be one of those Grinches who grumbles about how the ads for Christmas items seem to start earlier every year. You’re right, they do. But that just means more time for you to shop around for the best price on a “Thomas Kinkade ‘Holiday Reflections’ crystal Christmas tree” and “Ultimate Disney Holiday Village.” – Kiran

ARRRRRGH! ECONOMISTS ANNOUNCE OIL WILL HIT $120 A BARREL IN 2009! EVERYONE PANIC! Actually it’s just a prediction and adjusting for inflation it’s not actually the highest it’s ever been, but we’re well on our way! Everyone invest in Flintstone cars! – Kiran

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Christmas is almost upon us! What to buy? And for whom? And what about the person who has everything? Forget gadgets, gizmos, whoseits, whatzits, and thingamabobs. If my research serves me correctly, the person who has everything only wants one thing: stilts. – Shaan

This is why I don’t actually read magazines anymore. I always feel like I’ve heard it all before. This month’s American Baby Magazine featured the following articles: “How to Communicate Using Batman-Like Sound Effects” (again?) and “Top 5 Strangest Places for a Diaper Change” (eww…). – Shaan

In stark contrast to the Potatohead Estate, it’s been reported that all the flat surfaces at Big Bird’s house have been eradicated. Everything at Big Bird’s house is now round. (God – it’s going to be nearly impossible for anyone to sit anywhere during our weekly book club meeting if everyone settles to the bottom of a concave living room.) – Kiran

Yesterday, The Love Bug and I were cordially invited to the newly renovated Potatohead Estate. Word on the street has been that the entire residence was remodeled by Frank Gehry to the tune of $2.7 million dollars. Well, I can report that there were no titanium panels or razor-sharp edges but plenty of flat surfaces. There were, for example, flat hardwood floors, flat marble-top tables and a flat bar. Fascinating. Doesn’t sound too exciting, does it? I’ll compensate by talking about notable things that did not happen:

· There were no drunken robots (while I was there)
· Mr Potatohead was not making out with a bran muffin in a corner (while I was there)
· There was no smashing of celery tubes (while I was there)

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