Did you know that yesterday was "Giving Tuesday?" Yep! We had thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday. Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and finally, Giving Tuesday. (Do you think Sunday and Wednesday might be feeling left out?) On giving Tuesday, people are encouraged to donate money to their favorite charities, organizations, or churches. Not a bad idea,... Continue Reading →
A Few of My Favorite Things
It's the day after Thanksgiving—Black Friday—and as per my last post (/rant), I'm staying home today. No shopping for me. There's nothing I need or want bad enough to sit in traffic, stand in line, or possibly get trampled. So I'm staying home. Because it's always a good day when you don't get trampled. Today... Continue Reading →
Consumed by Consumerism
Warning: Black Friday rant ahead. Leave now if you're a diehard black Friday shopper. Why I'm Boycotting Black Friday Alrighty, folks. I think it's safe to say that this whole Black Friday thing has gone too far. Black Friday now starts on Thursday—yes, Thanksgiving Thursday. Anyone else bothered by this? Some stores will open as... Continue Reading →
Emily Gehman | Storytelling Coach 