Good knives are good things. These Shun knives are awesome. But they're frighteningly sharp, and I take blood thinners for a heart rhythm disorder. So that's potentially dangerous. I already had a bad run-in three years ago with a mandoline slicer that sent me to the ER for 6 hours,

Merry Christmas to you, Slipknot, and to Baby Snookums and your little boy, too. Much love to you, my friends. I'm so glad I've gotten to know you this year, and I hope 2007 will be a happy, healthy year for you and for your family, too. I know this year and last weren't easy.