Some of Martha Langrill's favorite things.

Every so often there comes a person, who just shocks you in their individuality and creativity. Shocks you to the point that you don't even understand what's going on, but you just assume there's a genius at work. You assume that there must be a meaning to all this madness. I want to talk to you about Martha Langrill, whose penchant for odd customs and unique traditions are unparalleled. 

Usually, after a long hard day of work, you want to relax. Maybe read a book, maybe watch a movie, maybe just go to sleep. Not Martha, she would prefer to stare at a blank wall. She finds the blankness soothing, her body normalizes itself and she becomes one with the world. It may seem strange to you and me, but remember, there's a genius at work.

(*note: This is not Martha)

It's also important to remember that this is the same Martha whose favorite family tradition is the Langrill family parade. They all go outside on the front lawn, sing songs, and I assume, walk together in a straight line. I know what you're thinking... It begs the questions, "Do they make floats?" "Do they dress up like Disney characters and wave to each other?" "Have the neighbors called the cops?" "Have the neighbors moved away because of fear?" I'm sure you are thinking of countless others. I'm sorry to say that I don't have all the answers, but if you're outside around the holidays and can hear the beautiful sounds of a family singing together and see people walking together in a line on their front lawn, you can ask them yourselves, because you can be confident that you've found the Langrill family parade. I don't know of any others. But remember, if their answers confound you, worry not, there's a meaning to all this madness. 

(*Note: This is not Martha's family)