I think I have once again been too snarky to my mom

[tualha]

In the course of requesting suggestions for holiday gifts:

Isn't there anything else besides books that you would like to have?My reply

Comments

[ekaterin24]

I wish I could give you some of those for Christmas--they'd be gifts for nearly everyone, actually!

The average American sitting down and reading a book. A good one, not Twilight or Going Rogue. Oh, my, what a dream!

[tualha]

I'd be fine with them reading Going Rogue, with the stipulation that they did so thoughtfully. Well, that and them being well-informed enough to see through the BS.