Almost forgot -- Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. My dad has a different take on the day though I know he's always been a big fan of Thanksgiving too. This is a typical email from my dad - one day I'm going to write a book titled "Emails from My Father." Reminds me that outrage is genetic. It's passed along through DNA. See for yourself:

"I've changed the name of the day to Gratitude Day. "Thanksgiving" has too much of a religious ring to it and is herefore unconstitutional. I plan on suing in the spring. The same applies to the word "Christmas" but I don't think it's been designated as a "national Holiday." I may be wrong. Anyhow that will be taken care of in 2005 after the 2004 re-election of our religious leader, The Ayatollah in Chief and President for Life, George H.W. Bush. A number of constitutional amendments will be required to accomplish this right-wing goal, but they seem to have the votes and there are more red than blue states. Just in number, not in population, but who cares about such trifles. Not the Republicans, who I've re-named the Ipsedixits because of their belief that no proof is needed for anything they say or do. Which reminds me, with the Reichstag-like power to pass any piece of legislation that comes before it, I understand the next Congress will enact legislation empowering the president to name "saints of the nation." The first will be of course Ronald Reagan otherwise to be known as St. Ronald (or Ronnie, depending on how much you've given to the Party.)"

The Ipsedixits? Classic. Truly classic. Love you Dad!