As I read the report of a Wal-Mart employee being trampled to death in Long Island, I am deeply saddened.
This will knock that stupid grin right of the smiley face that advertises Wal-Mart falling prices.
Of our four children, one worked at a doorbuster sale and two others went shopping at that time. I thank God none of them or their friends were hurt.
My wife, youngest daughter and I went shopping between 7-9 am and we experienced the backlash from those who had been out since the wee hours Friday morning.
It is no surprise how surly and selfish people can be when they are sleep deprived and hopped up on caffeine. Each of my family members told tales of shoppers who cut in line, nudged, shoved and cursed them. That was just in McDonalds. It got worse inside the stores.
I am now committed to online shopping more than ever. I love Amazon where you can get free shipping, and for now, no sales tax. You can have it gift wrapped, sent to multiple addresses and delivered right to the door.
When our youngest was a baby, she called the UPS truck the "present truck" because it brought gifts from grandparents. I look forward to its' frequent returns to my house from now on.
No telling how much aggravation and blood pressure elevation you can save yourself.
Is it too early to remind people of He Who is the reason for the season?
2 comments:
After reading your post, I couldn't help but comment. I own a small retail Christian bookstore and am in constant competition with the big box stores and online stores like Amazon. I do agree with you that sometimes shopping does not bring out the best in people. But I know so many small business owners, myself included, who are struggling just to get people in their doors right now and would love your business. So I would really encourage anyone who is doing Christmas shopping to shop at the small locally owned shops in St. Tammany before shopping at the big box stores and online.
Point well made. When it comes to books, especially Christian titles, there is something about the tactile response when handling the volume and chance to flip through the pages. I like to read where ever the book opens to see if I like random sampling of the author's style. What store to you have?
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