Friday, November 24, 2017

Black Friday

Today is one of my least favorite days on the calendar, Black Friday.  It's a day dedicated to commercialism, excessiveness, crowds, noise and mayhem.  As a leftover from Thanksgiving, I'm thankful I have nothing to do with it.

I do understand that, despite what the politicians and chamber of commerce types tell us, times are tough.  It's difficult to make ends meet, and some of us will have to battle the mess today to save a few dollars.  I get that.

I also realize that many use Black Friday as family time.  The family that shops together, stays together.  Bravo on that!  Any family time is good time.

My retail experience today will consist of an early morning trip to a mini mart for an out of town newspaper.  That's it.  That's the list.

Please, try to be safe and sane today.  We'll talk tomorrow.