Only 26 shopping days ‘til Christmas - but why worry

I love the Christmas season, except for the under-whelming hype about shopping.

Reflecting, caroling, sharing family time, egg-nogging... that’s Plan A.

And I don’t have a Plan B.

My resolve to provide homemade gifts remains steady and if you’re a greeter at any of the local malls you won’t have to shake my hand this year or say, “Whazzat? Women’s lingerie? Aisle 4.”

Each year people suffer from burn-out, frustration, debt and guilt related to gift-giving.

This year, add the pressure to save the local, national and world economy, that’s if I hear some economists, business leaders and governments correctly.

Though corporate greed, government policy (or lack thereof) and excessive consumption have caused the worst recession ( or ‘correction’) in decades, if not human history, families are being asked to dig deep and buy as many essential and - now hear this - non-essential items as possible if we hope to crawl out of our collective misery.


[Waste from only one consumable (of thousands): courtesy photo link]

In my opinion, we’re backing the wrong horse again.

So, for the next 26 days, please relax, smile, be happy and spend less than you’ve ever spent in the past.

Forget the economists and back room boys.

Look up a good recipe for egg-nog.

Or ask for mine.

My egg-nog can kick negative thoughts about the ‘correction’ out the door.

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