Reason 282

Coincidences. As I was driving over to my mother's tonight to mooch some pot roast and potatoes off her and watch TiVo, I realized that kismet had been running amock last night without me realizing it. The amazing and talented Jason Segel (um, that'd be you, sir) actually read my blog a little before 10pm yesterday and took the time to post a comment (which is more than I can say for a number of people I consider to be friends). While you were reading my charming ramblings I was wrapping up a first date, which sadly won't turn into a second. What's coincidental about that, you ask? Well, my date's name happened to be Jason and he was also 6'4", the exact height as a certain actor I am mildly obsessed with. The two of us took in a screening of The Princess Bride, one of your favorite movies. When Fezzick inquired if anyone wanted a peanut, I automatically thought of you, Jason, and perhaps you were thinking of me at that exact same moment. I know, it boggles the brain. As slightly insane as I sound, I do think the universe or some outside force is messing with us. I know you're a fairly literate person who appreciates the bizarre, so it's probably a safe bet to assume you've read Vonnegut's masterpiece "Cat's Cradle." In that book he purports the notion of a karass, which is basically a way of explaining all of the strange and unexpected moments that bring people in and out of our lives, forever changing the fabric of our existence. There are people who are destined to transform us, for better or for worse, and they are members of our karass. You, dear Jason, are obviously part of that crew, whether you want to be or not. The proof cannot be denied. Let me be the first to extend an official welcome. I'll laminate your membership card the next time I'm at the teacher supply store and teach you the secret handshake when we meet. I definitely think Vonnegut would approve.