Yes, Fiona. I admit it.

Fiona asked whether I bought my 12-inch lightsticks for the kids or for me. The answer is a little more complicated. Because, Fiona, I didn't buy the 12-inch lightsticks. Nor did I steal them. Nor were they a gift.

The truth: I was given them for free because I'm such a good bulk lightstick customer.

It's true. I buy lightsticks in bulk quantities. For myself. Mostly.

Now, it's important for me to make sure you know that I buy NORMAL size lightsticks. The massive beasts from the post below were promotional. And normal lightsticks come in handy in so many ways:

• soothing scared kids
• handing them out to every single person on the beach in Montauk before the fireworks on July 4
• party favors
• random acts of giving on elevators in New York City
  

When I submitted my order for the free glowsticks, I did wind up buying 5 LED "chaser necklaces," for which I have absolutely no use at all.

But they're so cool.

Love to all. Even you, the newspaper delivery guy with the 4:30 am lead foot.