I am writing most of this on what is now – to me, inexplicably – called ‘Black Friday’, the day after Thanksgiving.
This year, some $400-Billion to $450-Billion will be spent on holiday shopping and holiday related purchases; travel, in spite of the recession, unemployment, etc. – booming; hard for me to see what’s “black” about it, in general.
Of course there are (always) people bringing up the rear economically, some chronically; others temporarily experiencing adversity; and I think I do my part for those in the latter group.
Locally, where I live, I contribute significantly to a ‘Baskets Of Hope’ privately run charity, that provides food, toys, clothing, etc. to needy families; I contribute to two food banks – I think everyone who can should, in some way, reach out to those with needs and difficulties.
Anyway, this was once a very special Friday, when it seemed everybody in this area trekked to downtown Cleveland, for the arrival of Santa at one department store, Mr. Jingaling at the other, tree lighting on Public Square.
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