Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

I hate to sound like a snob, but sometimes I can't help it.

Black Friday was a work day for me, but I read online about mobs, pepper-sprayings, bloody noses and other mayhem.  I also happened upon a music video about "Walmart People."   It celebrates  tolerance, acceptance and individuality, but some of the candid photos were of people whose behavior and appearance was so bizarre and unattractive that I imagine they only go out in public at night, to shop at Walmart.

Downtown Ferndale at rush hour

Monday I crept out to the mall myself, and found a bargain DVD, Bad Santa starring Billy Bob Thornton.  Now I am utterly cured of any lingering sentimentality about the holiday season.

I feel surprisingly cheerful.  I'm going to avoid shopping and dippy holiday soundtrack music, feast moderately, and appreciate the colorful lights that are beginning to brighten my ride home from work.