Does it seem strange to anyone else that ribbon organizing has become a thing we think about?

On one hand, it could be a sign that things are going pretty damn well for us. We have so few worries that ribbon storage has made it onto our lists. Then again, it could be the household version of rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

Regardless, this is genius:

After my high-fivin’ tweet, Daniel K reminded me how much white people enjoy their high-fives, and sent along this excellent montage. I could not look away.

I did a post on my collection of comically small coasters — and a roundup of options on Etsy — for the JCPenney Home Style Guide. Go have a look.

New guides are up at Mighty Junior and Mighty Goods. We’re getting started on a whole series of perfect gifts for kids at every age. So far we’ve finished one, two and three:

And now’s about the right time to order holiday cards if you plan to send them before Valentine’s Day. Have a look at the options we picked out for you:

Four years ago, Bryan and I were in Boston listening to Senator Kerry’s concession speech. We put a lot into that election, and losing was rough. It’s only gotten more difficult since Katrina and the recent economic meltdown.

I was touched by Senator McCain’s concession speech last night. For too long, our politicians have been focused on winning at any cost, even at the expense of the very ideals that inspired them to lead. McCain’s grace and humility in the face of defeat was a reminder that winning can’t confer honor, and defeat needn’t diminish us.

So much has changed for me and Bryan since 2004, and so much has changed for our nation. But the post I wrote coming home from Boston that year is still true for me.

To my fellow U.S. citizens, however you voted, I know you only want the best for your family, and for your country. And no matter what your political affiliation, you and I are still on the same team.

Go America.