The Black Friday madness is on and I have to admit that I love every minute of it. From mapping out quick exit strategies to determining who has the best electronics, it is a treasure hunt that I simply can't resist. While I have no need for a 50 inch tv or a waffle maker, I find joy knowing they could be mine if I'm willing to wake in the pre-dawn hours and stand in long lines. I've met some of my closest friends while sitting on the floor at Wal-Mart waiting for the iPads to be distributed from the pharmacy like some kind of controlled substance. Social Media has added a new element to this game as we upload and compare "selfies" of each other holding oversized electronics or laying across the last Dyson vacuum cleaner in the store. My friends and I can instantly message one another about inventory updates and alternate travel routes that will get us where we need to be long before we need to be there. While my husband sits in a deer stand in
Joey, Allie... This is for you. May these stories be like tiny feathers that will one day drift down out of nowhere, bringing back great memories and smiles. You have brought me true joy with your laughter and song. This is your roadmap back to your youth and my guide home when memories fade. What a blessing it has been! What a blessing it continues to be.