29 November 2002 - 1:13 a.m.

I've been thinking, and in my humble papist opinion, I think saying grace before the meal on a day like Thanksgiving is a dumb idea.

Because, really, the bounty of my turkey dinner has a lot more to do with my parents' salaries than, you know, God.

However, I am thankful for God's tendency toward forgiveness, especially in light of the fact that I just took part in an entire holiday devoted to gluttony, which, as we all know, is one-seventh of the formula for eternal damnation.

Maybe we should have a day of contrition instead of a day of thanksgiving.

Of course, the Jews already have a day of contrition, which is one more reason for me to convert.

Today, I am thankful for religions to which I can convert.

Also, I am thankful for the fact that the Soap theme song which kept me awake last night is no longer in my head.

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