Don't Back Down

Generally speaking, I probably use most of the consumables found in the hotel room - the soap and the shampoo being the two most notable examples of this. There are certainly times where I'll stay for more than just a day, so I'll end up with an extra shampoo or even some bars of soap. As I travel a decent amount, I will typically take some of these with me, in case I run into a place that doesn't supply such things.

If the lodging is more personal, such as a Bed & Breakfast, then often the toiletries will be supplied in a standard consumer-grade bottle, which is naturally much larger, and probably not supplied just so you can take it home and not have to buy your own. On the other hand are other facilities which don't supply anything - in this case those extra "trial size" toiletries come in handy.

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Earlier this month, an article popped onto my radar about a Wiccan in Great Falls, SC who is suing the city for beginning their meetings with a prayer. Interestingly enough, she is apparently only after the change of "Jesus Christ" to "Our Heavenly Father" or something similar. Definitely a reasonable sort it would seem. Of course if she wins, someone else will come along and want to change "Our Heavenly Father" to "Oh Great Deity of the Strip Mall" or something equally inane.

I don't mind Wiccans or Satanists or even Atheists. That's not my job. But there comes a point when you have to say that enough is enough. It seems pretty simple to me. You don't like it, leave. Cover your ears. Get a drink. Buy some Doritos. If I attend the international sheepherders convention and talk breaks out about the big dance and which sheep you're taking as your date, I'm going to find something else to do for a few minutes.

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