Went to World Market recently and saw that they were already stocked up with their holiday supply of panettone. I couldn't help myself: I bought one.

Yeah, I know I need to go easy on the bread intake these days -- I haven't been out jogging in months. And I'm cutting out all the unnecessary purchases, laying in for the long cold winter of marxism ahead (bring your own blanket).

So yesterday I opened the box and hacked off a big chunk. Sitting there with my cup of coffee and panettone I suddenly felt very civilized and secure. Yes, the holidays will be here soon. Perhaps I should already know that because all the stores have been decorate for weeks. Or maybe I can just look at the calendar.

No, eating the panettone is the best way to get in the holiday mode. That and watching more Food Network (though some of their new shows are a little fugazy).

Before I sign off I must take a moment to publicly humiliate Steve for not posting to the blog in what seems like forever:

Steve, you asshat, show the blog some love.