Greed, Murder, Death, and Mayhem. Happy Holidays

Preview for Sunday 113008

Hey folks,

"I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas." "Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem." "Silent Night, Holy Night." These are just a few of my favorites. Every time I hear them, they take me back to that small town in upstate NY. Being a kid, I could not wait for this time of year. From the fall season leading into Halloween to Thanksgiving which then lead into waiting for Santa.

It wasn't just the fact presents were on the way, but the FEELING of the whole season. I was in the small local Church play every year up to about 12 years old, and loved every minute of it. I loved going with my Grandmother to the stores and seeing them all decked out in Holiday Cheer. I like seeing so many people, more than normal but not as insane as it is today, shopping for their loved ones. Nearly everyone had smiles on their faces and was quick to wish you a Merry Christmas.

Rudolph and Frosty were on TV, and let's not forget Charlie Brown. Everything was good. Everything was fine. I loved everything about this time of year. Then when I turned 18, I worked in a Mall as the Sgt. of Security for 4 years. During that time, I started seeing more and more people arriving and deals being made on what is now known as "Black Friday." The Friday after Thanksgiving. Yes, there were no parking. Yes sometimes a few people's nerves got a little frazzled. But all in all, not really all that bad. Just more busy.

Now this changed over the years. One "GOT TO HAVE" gift after another. Cabbage Patch kids, Elmo, got to have this, got to have that. People lost their minds. People were selling, or even more sad, BUYING things Online for THOUSANDS of dollars that people could not GIVE away the very next year.

Retailers and Merchandisers learned that this was an EASY and nearly a guaranteed way to make a lot of money fast. So stores and Manufactures started to MARKET this ONE day as THE DAY. They started trying to create that next got to have item.

So what is in the news today? Greed, Murder, Death, and Mayhem. Yes that new Holiday Spirit is in full effect. Something has happened since Linus explained to Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about.





So coming right up today?

That Ain't No Toy Gun
The Holiday Spirit
Unwelcome Guest?
Envionuts Coming Out To Hold Obama 's Feet To The GWBS Fire.
The Obama New Deal
IWA For Sunday 113008

I have to reiterate this folks. Too late this year, but as for next. Take my advice, STAY HOME ON "BLACK FRIDAY!" If you DO venture out, pretty please, LEAVE THE KIDDIES AT HOME. Spend time with family and friends, shop Online, and wait a few days before venturing out. The Monday after, when everyone goes back to work and school, is usually pretty good. Do not buy into the whole "got to have" thing. NOTHING is worth your or a loved one's life. NOTHING. Do not let GREED, ruin what should be the best time of the year. Never forget, the REAL reason for the season. He can not be bought at Wal-Mart.
Peter