Have you been to the mall lately? It used to be a magical place this time of year. But it’s not the same. Christmas shopping used to be unique, but not anymore. It’s always been crazy. The crowds, the noise, the people have always made it special. I worked in retail when I was younger, and Christmas was exhausting. But almost everything has changed. The stores are still crowded but in different ways. Undoubtedly, online shopping has changed everything, but that can’t be the only reason. But now the malls are dying. Many have come and gone. At times, I yearn for the good old days…