Archive for the 'WTF?' Category



On Black Friday

Published on November 28, 2008

No Black Friday shopping.  I am still alive, proof that I didn’t go to Wal-Mart.   I read the news today.  A man was killed in a Wal-Mart on Long Island, New York, trampled to death by frenzied shoppers trying to get to the small number of great bargains inside.  Even after an emergency crew arrived, they […]


Bush blunders on and on

Published on November 27, 2008

One of the top news stories today.  President and Mrs Bush sent out fancy “invites” to members of the Jewish community to an event to be held at the White House observing Hanukkah.  How appropriate to recognize other faiths.  How politically correct.  The invites were formally written.  They “request the pleasure of your company” – oh so […]


Spending ploy

Published on November 17, 2008

In the last week or so, I’ve gotten several e-mails from major chain stores, indicating that, of course, I should quickly come with my shopping list in hand to their store and to entice me in, they have announced that they are bringing back Lay-Away. I remember Lay-Away.  Way back in the day, most of […]