'Tis the Season

I was strolling through Macy's yesterday and my date and I found ourselves suddenly in the north pole. I commented on how the day after Halloween it seems the fake snow starts falling in every department store and we find ourselves in the middle of Christmas season. "It's been Christmas season since September" she said, and since we met on either side of the jewelry counter at a reputable department store, I assume she's right.

Yes, every year I frequent the mall in Autumn, buying college gear, birthday presents for family members (the majority of which have Fall birthdays), and every year I am taken by surprise when I finally notice the decorations and holiday muzak. "It was here the last time you came in. And the time before that" I'm told. I suppose I onjly notice it when my frame of mind is right. That being said, and in the spirit of the holiday season (the true spirit, not that churchy nonsense) I now post,

Polio's Xmas List 2007

in no particular order

• A Bed - either full or queen size, at least 2' from the floor, and preferably containing the words "posture" and "pedic."



• Hef-stlye Bathrobe - classy where I can wear it out (with sailor hat and sunglasses) and warm and fuzzy for post-shower comfort



• Leather motorcylce jacket - it won't be until spring that I'll think again about buying the bike, but I sure want to look stylish in that jacket now. Zip-front, snap-collar, and real leather please. Size L



• Dark blue Denim Jacket - an American Classic, also Size L



• Jeans - size 34x32, variety of fits are fine, but avoid baggy/relaxed fit and superskinny/emo fit. When in doubt, go with regular fit boot-cut jeans from regular old brands. You know, like Diesel, Express, American Eagle, or Banana Republic.



• Pair of Headphones - I've been living with my iPod stock headphones and a pair of Sony wraparounds, but what I really need are some noise-cancelling big-honkin mofos that cover my entire ear and sound crystal clear.



• Birkenstocks taupe suede clogs. Size 10 1/2

• Candy