I was fortunate enough to receive a Nintendo Wii for Christmas this year, and I have to say it is quite fun. Apparently the Wii was the gift of the season, with people fighting in lines over these things during the past holiday shopping period. This event seems to fit well with the extended diatribe I put up here earlier in December berating the fall of Christmas into a season of greed and materialism.
But I have to say, the fun we've experienced with our family and friends with this thing has been great. Torrie and I took it to North Carolina this past weekend on our vacation with her family, and it was quite the hit with everyone. When else is one afforded the opportunity to challenge his future mother-in-law to a few rounds of boxing ? Needless to say, she dominated me in each round.
The idea that many families out there can experience the same fun and excitement that we did is encouraging. Perhaps I'll have to go back and amend my thoughts just a little on the consumeristic Christmas season.
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