Attention Holiday Shoppers!

12/10/10... Today we went Christmas shopping. Holiday shopping is such a crap shoot; sometimes all goes smoothly, and sometimes frustration reigns supreme. There is so much potential for run-ins with grouchy, stressed-out motorists and shoppers, or to become a grouchy, stressed-out motorist or shopper, but today was just about as stress-free as a holiday outing can possibly be. We went to the local indy bookstore and got something for just about everyone on our list. The store was busy, but not crazed, checkout was a breeze, and everyone we encountered was cheerful and helpful. The holidays can bring out the "me me me" in people pretty darn quick, but not today -- at least, not for us. Today the gods of light traffic - good parking spaces - nice sunny weather - short lines - friendly people - fantastic selection smiled upon us. You gotta be grateful for that. I know I am. And I wish stress-free holiday shopping to all of you, too.