They say the holidays bring out the worst in people. I don’t know if that’s true, but there is one thing that I know. Many people are oblivious this time of year. I don’t know if people show that trait as the year ends or if we just see an overwhelming amount of people during…
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I don’t know if you experience this, but it throws my whole week off kilter whenever Christmas falls on a Wednesday. It’s not a bad thing. But since my routine is thrown off, I’m not sure what day it is. I know it’s Friday, but it sure doesn’t feel like one. I’m not complaining; it…
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It may be the weekend before Christmas, but we’ve decided to stay put. Our Christmas shopping is done, but we have a few items we could pick up at the store. But the crowds are so crazy right now. Our malls are in high-traffic areas, and when holiday shoppers panic, the roads come to a…
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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,…
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For decades, you know that the holidays are upon us when Rudolph And Frosty hit the small screen on CBS. But after 50+ years, they’re making a move to NBC. In recent years, when most TV programs leave one of the major networks, they usually move to one of the streaming services. But that’s not…
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Is it too early for stores to start putting out their Christmas decorations? My wife and I went to Walmart the other night, and they already had five or six aisles filled with holiday decorations. For some, it’s never too early to start putting them together. Others think stores should at least wait until after…
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It’s the day after Christmas, and here in the Mason household, it’s much more important than Christmas. It’s my wife’s birthday. And for me, that matters so much more. In the nearly 30 years we’ve been together, I’ve tried my best to make sure that it’s a day about her, not just a day of…
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As I get older, the Christmas holiday becomes a nostalgic time. And that’s not a bad thing. I remember when I couldn’t wait to see what Santa left me under the tree. For the most part, I usually only remember the good times. Fortunately, there weren’t that many bad ones. The other day, my wife…
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We all have holiday traditions. Years ago, my wife’s family had one where all the kids could open up one present on Christmas Eve. And somehow, each gift they opened was new pajamas. This didn’t happen just once; it happened year after year. With new pj’s, the pictures on Christmas morning always looked good. She…
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