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 My blog was filled up. I'm too lazy to clean it out. So I started a new one. |
| All the stores now feature Christmas lights. Before purchasing, notice where they are made. Almost all are made in China. You might want to think about taking that bargain. These lights are made with child labor. No volunteer labor, or after school jobs, but all day long for six or seven days a week under hard task masters and for very little money. Our bargains are being paid for with the forced labor of children. If you don't like this idea, you might want alternative lighting or forego them altogether. Lights made anywhere else are very expensive and hard to find. Proper storage of lights you already have could eliminate the need to replace them so often. When making your holiday plans, be sure to list some local charity for money, toys or clothes. And don't forget the food bank, not just for the holidays, but all winter. When canned peas go on sale, buy a case and take to the local food bank, for example. This not only makes you feel like a part of the community, but it sets a great example for children and grandchildren. Some communities have a shoe drive, or a drive for hats and gloves. You might have given up Christmas cards or only do it for business associates because of postage rates. But consider all the people you know who are sick or elderly. A card could go a long way for a relative you haven't seen in ages, or the person in the neighborhood who doesn't get out much any more. Personally, I'm going to contribute gifts to the Women's Correctional Center through my church, and participate in my neighborhood association in playing Santa to several children in the local schools. I support the food bank with a check so they can buy in bulk, and a few other things through various groups. I'm planning now, so that I won't miss any deadlines. As for the lights, I love to look at them. I was dazzled by Kansas City where the white strands are on all year long. But I just can't bring myself to buy lights that are made in China. |
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I marvel at the things I'll be able to tell my grandkids about someday. Life is accelerating - or maybe it just feels that way!
I completely sympathize with your desire to declutter. I have more stuff than you can shake a stick at that didn't actually belong to just my wife or myself throughout the house.
