The Federal Government will be giving me money back this year for the tax rebate and just the normal return goodness. As a matter of economic review, I think it makes little sense; however, as a guy who’s getting $600 for no reason…awesome.

So, I’m doing my patriotic duty and, like Jefferson and Adams before me, I will show my love for this great country that was created “by the people, for the people,” and I will go out and purchase a fabulous pair of running shoes! Behold, the Brooks Trance 7 Running Shoes:

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Thought of the evening: After watching a couple of episodes of Bug Juice, I must say that I am so thankful that I’m a guy. Holy crap being a teenage girl seems like the most complicated crap ever. Note how the guys just play sports and — as a matter of course — rock.