Today we awoke to news that a shopper at a California Walmart used pepper spray on other shoppers to gain an advantage on getting into the store for Black Friday shopping bargains. That’s a new one for the books.
Holiday Shopping Season 1929-Style Read More »
In 1939 and 1940 President Franklin Roosevelt was looking for ways to give the economy a boost so he proclaimed that Thanksgiving should be held on the third Thursday of November, a suggestion he hoped would extend the Christmas shopping season.
Why FDR Tried to Change Date of Thanskgiving Read More »
Today’s New York Times (11-16-11) ran a business story about the Salvation Army and how they are going to begin using a device that permits the bell ringers to accept donations via credit card.
Bell Ringers Take on Digital World: Strong Woman behind Original Organization Read More »
Whether you are packing for a trip or just wondering whether you will need an umbrella to get to work the next day, most of us care a lot about what the weather forecasters are saying is in store for us.
Checking the Weather Read More »
On this 11-11-11, America Comes Alive honors our military.
Veterans Day: Thank You to All Who Served Read More »
Newscasters issued frequent reminders throughout the weekend that in addition to turning our clocks back, we should check the batteries in our smoke alarms.
Before There Were Smoke Alarms… Read More »
