[rcurry]

Yeah he was a scientist and a total madman. He thought TV was unhealthy and made us read books instead. I ended up working at an investment bank.

He did teach me to how to brew beer though, so his Phd wasn’t a total loss for us kids.

[QuibbleQuota]

But why break his standards at Christmas time?

[whythre]

Because exceptions don’t form habits? I don’t get my kids presents constantly, but I will on Christmas. There is also a pretty clear difference between watching miracle on 34th street vs whatever schlock happens to be on.

[rcurry]

This.

[rcurry]

I dunno, I guess because he was my Dad, and that’s good enough for me.