Didn't your Mother teach you anything?

If you are going to an event where there will be television cameras everywhere and there is a good possibility you will be on camera - for all the nation to see - why in the world would you chew gum? Yes, I'm talking about you, Tipper Gore (although I know you will never see this). Why does anyone chew gum in public? It is really disgusting.

Rose Parade

I just watched the Rose Parade from Pasadena, CA. Once again, the floats were elaborate and magnificent. I think they were more interesting this year than last. Lots more creativity.

But - (there’s always a but)

Interesting fact – the amount of food used on one float could feed a family of four for a year.

In these hard economy times, people are losing their jobs and there are many families of four without enough to eat. Perhaps this kind of excess is unnecessary or at the very least, should be scaled down some. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be a parade but perhaps a different kind of parade.

We need to pull together to get through these tough times but it looks like some just still don’t understand that it will take all of us.

Is there any other country that has as many displays of excess as the United States does?

I’m just saying.