When I hear the term "Tea Party" I usually think of two things. An event that took place in Boston hundreds of years ago by American revolutionaries that was essentially a big "F*#k You" to the English monarchy and children, along with stuffed animals, wearing their grandparents' clothes emulating adult behavior.
I find it depressing to think that some grandchildren of this generation might someday dig through a trunk of old things and put on an Ed Hardy shirt or Juicy Couture track suit and sit around drinking over caffeinated, sugar packed blended drinks and feel "adult". I hope this possibility is as unlikely as I think it is. Sure, there are classy tea rooms around. It seems to be a trendy thing for women to spend afternoons together at such places. My sister attended a get together not long ago for a friend's bridal event. What bothers me is that some women go to a "classy" type of event wearing halter tops, booty shorts and sandals.
I get it. Fashion changes. Traditions evolve. But we will always pay taxes. So on this tax day I'd like to encourage you not to look at the ungodly amount of money deducted from your paycheck but the environment that you live in, which is supported by the government that you support. Sure, it's not without it's flaws. Unemployment is stubbornly high, teachers are getting laid off left and right, and the state you reside in is probably going through a budget crisis... nevermind...
So last year I recall receiving my tax return and pretty much taking it to vegas and burning it. This year I shall not. It's only 400 bucks, but I am going to put it into a savings account, because that is what adults do. Am I an adult or a child in a vintage suit with sneakers(which is considered fashionable btw)?
