Most of my family had ‘the conversation’ about Christmas shopping years ago. They opted out of ‘obligatory gift giving’, and decided to focus on other elements of Christmas instead—getting together, creating happy experiences, enjoying a special day. I envied their escape from the retail carnage of Christmas shopping, vowing I’d… Read More »The Dark Side of Christmas Shopping
You might have heard. If not, here is the news—Lyft, a new ride-sharing company established in the US, is coming to Canada. It’s influence is spreading, and it may be coming to your town next. This is welcome news to people who can’t or don’t drive, especially at night, now… Read More »Older People Are About to Get a Lift!
Christmas flyers are out—it’s time to hit the mall! Always a shopping procrastinator, this year I decided to have an early start. So last weekend, we went to Sears, which as you might have heard, is closing. Sears Canada is not having a dignified ending, rather it’s a dismal affair—the… Read More »Anger and Despair at Sears Canada
Two years ago, around this time of year, my sister phoned me with an advance warning that she wouldn’t be sending Christmas cards. I paid attention—after all she is the Emily Post of manners and is always ahead of the curve. But I didn’t follow her example—I wasn’t ready. So… Read More »Christmas Cards: Do you care enough to send the very best?
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