I can never remember the lyrics to Christmas carols after the first stanza either. So I know where Straight No Chaser is coming from.......

So you know you should be shopping for Christmas but you're just not yet ready to drop the big bucks. Here's a few local hints to get you going, painlessly. The MOCA store has cool arty holiday cards; the pic above is from the card designed by SoCal artist Mark Ryden. CandyBlog reviews Sharfenberger Chocolate Coverd Cacao Nibs, finds them superb. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog was NBC's top download on their first day......