--not all the hustle and bustle is stopping today (or even slowing down).

As most know, the Firday after Thanksgivng is the busiest shopping day of the year in the US, with many retailers having massive price reduction sales that start at ungodly hours of the morning, causing rowdy crowds to gather and jostle and break outin angry disputes--obviously to promote good will towards our fellow human beings for the holiday season.

I have just been informed, though, by the more shoppingly inclined, that a number of retailers, notably Wal-mart and Sears, worried over the state of the economy and thier bottom lines, are starting said sales today. in fact, they've been going on for a few hours now.

I'm wondering, after I put the turkey in the oven, if I should wander over to the local Sears and watch the show. Best free theater in the area. Not buy anything (shopping anywhere but in a supermarket or on-line is like getting my fingernails pulled out in slow-motion), but watch.