He always does that, writes so that you eagerly finish the column wishing there was more. He does common sense, roll your eyes at the moron, anger better than anyone.

As to the subject of the screed, contrary to the qoutes from the couple, I don't believe they actually have any friends. How could they, when their idea of friendship seems to include attempted deprograming of charised traditions. The holiday season isn't just Christmas, no one has to join in, there's also Kwanza, and Hanukkah. For non believers there's the Winter Solstice and New Years. The only people who, aside from personal tradgedy, are miserable are those who choose to be. They can wallow in self pity if they like, but spare the rest of us engraved invitations.