Category: holidays
It’s duck and cover till January 2
*** RANT ALERT *** I am never quite as cynical and surly as I am at this time of year. From now until after New Year’s Day, I will be mostly snarling and resentful, morose and miserable — and will be trying without success to ignore it all by isolating myself even more than usual. … Continue reading It’s duck and cover till January 2
K-mart and Sears win dubious award
It’s got to be a new record! You know the record I’m talking about — the one for the earliest mention of Christmas by a retailer. The prize goes to K-mart/Sears for their ad today — August 22 — on the Animal Planet channel. Something about it never being too soon to start saving for … Continue reading K-mart and Sears win dubious award
The insanity is almost over
The holiday chaos and stress is reaching a crescendo and soon it will be over. Until then, hang in there, baby, have a great time, and stay safe. Continue reading The insanity is almost over