Black Friday

Today is the day they call Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving when the official Christmas gift buying kicks off with a huge bang. Stores open early, some even opened on Thanksgiving or at midnight! Even the online merchants got into the act, offering internet deals today only.

Me -- I spent most of the day raking leaves. I did not "save" huge amounts of money by going to the stores early and buying bargains. Call me crazy. I know people who do nearly all their gift-buying on this day. I am not that kind of shopper.

I think we have gone a little overboard with this whole holiday shopping thing, but maybe it will help improve the economy.

Peace.