I am sitting here relaxing while eating a warm piece of homemade pumpkin bread...sipping some green tea in my new Peace sign mug, and quietly sighing...
Is it just me, or is this a particularly noisy time of year?
I feel that some of the sounds of the holidays can be terribly loud and, at times, extremely annoying....bells ringing...music blaring....and, the incessant "shouting" going on from the radio, television, newspapers, etc. telling us about reward cards, coupons, sales! sales! sales !!!!!!! :
"Buy now while supplies last!"
"Hurry in before the biggest sale of the year ends!!"
"Right now: One day sale only!!"
"Lowest prices of the season!!"
"Buy! Buy! Buy!"
"20% off coupon--use it today only !!"
"We have the best gift ideas for everyone on your list!!"
"Doors open at 6 a.m. for all of you early bird shoppers!"
"Closeout Sale starts today!"
"Buy one-get one free!!"
"Mega Sale! Save! Save! Save!"
"Earn $10 for every $100 you spend!"
"Gifts to go-and priced so low!"
"Get it now before it is too late!"
"Order by Dec.20th to assure delivery by Christmas!!"
"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!"
What happened to "Peace on Earth" and all that?
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