Conspicuous consumption is a great way to avoid doing anything useful, right?

Oh, man. Guess what came in the mail today?

That's right, the Sharper Image catalog.

They've got the Lord of the Rings pinball machine.

Only $5000.

Order before December 9, and they can deliver it in time for Christmas!

No. Must be strong. Must conserve financial resources for mortgage and piano funds.

But maybe, just maybe, I tried to find the pinball machine on Amazon.com, so I could add it to my wish list....