re: Black Friday Means Injury, and Even Death

Almond — 11/28/2019 1:16:00 AM

I will not be shopping on Black Friday. There is not much I need. I am not sure why I should want some of the promotional items on sale. I have a gift certificate and do not even know what to spend it on, so I will save it and wait for after Christmas sales when stuff gets marked down -50%. Maybe consider kitchen stuff. All I have bought with it, so far, was a pair of new work gloves in a style I like because they were on sale and the stores rarely carry my size. Maybe Santa will bring me a camp mug with a lid. I am content.

I will finish up on Christmas gifts and get food gifts out early before people are overfed and overstuffed. I did extra canning of wild foods last summer with Christmas in mind. Homemade woodworking gifts come from our shop. I knitted some pot holders since everyone eats. I will make favorite sugar-free recipes for individuals who do not cook much. I will cook a meal of my best friend's favorite soup and lefse. We will share game meat. I will make centerpieces and wreaths from greenery and natural materials. All gifts will be very unique, personal and useful. We never spend much and do not feel it is necessary.

Christmas is the only time of year when we splurge on buying beef, just a good steak. We do tend to indulge in some purchased food on holidays, but not throughout the holiday season. If you show up at our house at mealtime the day before a holiday, you will find us eating our regular homegrown daily fare, which we think is plenty good.