* on average

Manipulative marketing drives me batty.

The Pringles package in my kitchen boldly proclaims:

100 crisps in every can*
*on average

Now I'm wondering why they'd bother putting the word "every" in that slogan, aside from how catchy it sounds. I'm also curious how that approach would've worked for a political slogan:

A chicken in every pot*
*on average

How's that for instilling confidence among the citizenry? Of course, the actual slogan didn't work out too well, either.

Godspeed, Nic

Our son-in-law leaves for basic training today. Well, in-processes at the MEPS center and leaves the state tomorrow, but leaves town today.

What incredible love, to take such a step for his family. Our hearts and our prayers go with him.

Out of sorts

It's hard when there's so much to blog about. I wanted to write about our great vacation, but didn't much feel like focusing on that in the aftermath of my friend Chris' death. He died unexpectedly while I was out west. I hope to get back into the swing of things here soon. With a new Bible study started up, on Eucharist, I'll have plenty to think and write about.