fresh breath

cooper was basking in the warm glow of his heat lamp this morning when i went out to feed him. i wondered if he's aware of the current economic conditions. it's all a bit scary. it seems every day some company announces it's laying off a fraction of their work force. and just in time for the holidays. merry christmas, you're fired. what a treat. my folks decorated their tree this week. it's a beautiful tall slender thing that adorns the room. something out of a magazine. not at all filled with lollipop stick frames and felt candy canes. the stores are kinda empty too. people don't have the money to shop... or maybe they are buying more online. less connection with others. it's all so boring and grey. one of my nephews discovered the truth about santa. i'm sure some little punk at school told him. it makes me want to dress up like the fat man and go to that kids house and sit on him. "there - see... how's that feel? do you believe in me now?" i think that's probably what jesus feels like some days... he just wants to sit on us. this morning i passed a woman in her car brushing her teeth. how is that possible. perhaps she had one of those new vehicles with optional sink. i forget to do a lot of things in the morning, brushing my teeth is not one. and you will never catch me saying, "i will just brush my teeth in the car". just doesn't seem right. a toothbrush is still affordable. a couple bucks. nothing much else is. gas is getting cheaper. perhaps this year my loved ones will receive a gallon of gas and a bright red oral hygiene tool. a jolly thought i would think. presentation is everything.