The National Retail Federation estimates more than 164 million people plan to shop during Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday! (In years past, we have spent an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion.) How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic gadgets—approximately one to... Continue Reading →
An Irish Christmas Blessing
One of my favorite Christmas traditions at Christmas is a symphony or concert. When we lived in Xalapa, Mexico, we made the University of Veracruz Symphony Orchestra an annual team tradition. This past year, my wife and I enjoyed Keith and Kristyn Getty's, Joy: An Irish Christmas at the Bob Carr Theater in downtown Orlando.... Continue Reading →
5 Great Gifts
Do you know what the average person spent on Black Friday weekend? The National Retail Federation estimates 247 million shoppers visited online and bricks-and-mortar stores during the long weekend, spending an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion! How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic... Continue Reading →