Saturday, 23 December, 2011. News of the Day. Air Jordan shoes go on sale and causes riots in stores. I buy my tennis shoes at Walmart when they go on sale for $5, the AJ's went for $160 or $170, and they sold out. I'm sure, somewhere, there were some homeless and hungry people, looking at the riots and the lines to buy those high priced shoes. Something wrong with this country.
Unemployment, the economy is bad, yet, in Newark, Ohio, today, parking lots were full, traffic, at 3 in the afternoon, was bumper to bumper, the North 21st Street Walmart was packed, their parking lot was full. My guess is they did a "million" today, or very close to it, and they have another day for the week.
Walmart, police, fire, TV and some others, collect toys for kids, they go to those who can't afford to buy toys, but I have a hunch that some of those parents who will be getting those toys for their kids will be wearing those Air Jordan's when their toys get delivered. I am amazed at the quality of the cars, driven to the "food pantry" to get their free groceries, clothes and toys. Sharing the wealth is good.
I often heard, "You only get out of a thing, what you put in to it." We don't do much anymore, dinner for our kids, that's about our Christmas, anymore. And, our family and friends are scattered all over, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, and that's just on one side of the family.
I don't listen for Santa anymore, or look skyward for a glimpse of the sleigh, I kept doing that for a long time, just to be on the safe side,and I enjoyed the season more. At our age, health and health issues take on more importance. We did buy a stocking full of toys for Caleb, our dog, we have to have some fun.
To my surprise, this blog has an broad extended readership, many diverse countries. I extend holiday greetings to all who read this, and pray that we remember the reason for the holiday. I have noticed on TV, in stores and in yards, NO decorations or mention of the birth of Jesus. What a shame that schools can no longer meet in the auditorium, and see their fellow students enact Joseph and Mary, the Innkeeper letting them know that, "There is no room at the Inn."
Then the little crib, in the manger, holding the baby Jesus, the star overhead, the three Wise men, and in some cases, the animals, many year old memories, but still vivid. Maybe afterwards, a bag or a basket of Christmas candy, a popcorn ball, and then, school is out "Till next year." Some of the fondest memories I have.
Merry Christmas to All .....
