Usually, I don’t feel the urge to shop on the day after Thanksgiving and instead observe Buy Nothing Day. I don’t particularly like the idea of consumerism at all costs and certainly not the idea of consumerism replacing compassion (I could really embrace the Advent Conspiracy).
However, today, I’m feeling quite shop-worthy. I mean, I don’t want to drive to the mall, but the idea of supporting another small business in this economy strikes me as a good one. Perhaps I’ll try Etsy for Handmade Christmas items.
November 30th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I think that’s different somehow.
Today, for instance, I went to the open-air farmer’s market and purchased organic produce to support local small farmers who use eco-friendly practices.
So long as I don’t turn into a culture stereotype, I think I’ll be okay.
November 30th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I also went to the farmer’s market. I don’t feel bad at all about spending money there.
March 11th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
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