Now, this is just not something you see every day (unless you read Shadow of a Bull in school and have flashbacks…or is that just me?).

This is Michelito Lagravere Peniche, Matador, and he is nine.

They are not allowed to fight professionally in Spain, but baby-faced bullfighters are the rage throughout Mexico. Even though some of the school-age children appearing at the country’s scores of bullrings are not much taller than the bulls they confront, these mini-matadors have begun getting top billing from promoters, who view them as a new way to bring people to the arena…

What ever happened to baseball? Don’t they have hockey in Mexico? What about volleyball? Charades? Should we send in a NATO nonviolent sports task force? Uh, on second thought, forget hockey.

With a wave of my magic wand, I give you some super fantastic gifts for those hard-to-buy for people on your list!

Baby’s 1st Christmas

Handprint Ornament

For the Grandma

Pocket “Brag Book”

For the Beauty Junkie

Bare Escentuals “Buxom Babes” Lip Polish Set

For the Diva

Juicy Couture Crown Charm Necklace

For the Dad

The Dangerous Book For Boys

For the Sweet Tooth

Dylan’s Nostalgic Candy Land Gift Basket

For the Mom

philosophy Amazing Grace Jumbo Gift Set

For the Kid Who Has Almost Everything

Kaloo Bear Sofa

For Mom’s Little Helper

Sassafras Little Cook Tool Kit

For the Teacher

Bliss Spa Mini 6-Pack

Hey, is it November 23? It is? Why today is the first official day of the Teeny Manolo Sweepstakes!

That’s right, you, dearest reader, will get a chance to win one of three Amazon gift certificates. There will be two $50 certificates and one grand prize of a $150 gift certificate. Just in time for you to spend for the holidays!

What do you have to do? Two things:

1. Link to Teeny Manolo in a post, which does not necessarily have to be about the contest.
2. Leave a comment here to let us know!

That’s it! How much simpler can we make it for you people?

Each blog that links to us will be assigned a specific number. Then, when all of the entries have been received, we will use a random number generator to give us three numbers, which will then be verified for valid links. The first two numbers verified will receive the $50 certificates, and the last verified number generated will win the grand prize.

So, link away!

The deadline to enter is December 7, 2007 at midnight Pacific Time.

Also, we would love to add you to our blogroll, just let us know you have added us and we will add you!