In recent days and this last week or so, there have been multiple posts on social media sites about Thanksgiving. I as much as anyone else think the holidays are for spending time with families. I believe in big dinners, games, conversations and even an adult beverage to tolerate those "family" members that work our last nerves. The term Black Friday has been around for a long time (click link for more info.) People have been going and shopping to save money for years. Retailers love this time of year because for a lot of them, it can mean staying open versus closing the doors. Mom and Pop stores are the ones that over the years has been hit the hardest due to larger big box retailers moving into all areas of the country. Criticism has also been put on some retailers for opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. People feel that workers should be allowed to spend time with their family. O...
This is some ramblings from a country boy who was blessed to be born and raised in the great state of Texas. I am a member of the Fighting Texas A & M Class of 97. An uncle to two wonderful young men and a very proud son. I write on a wide range of topics from funny and personal to political and serious. Please share the posts, leave a comment and enjoy your time with a little bit of Jeremy Workman's Point of View.