I am a person who enjoys a good deal on Black Friday as much as the next person. But I am finding myself conflicted over the course the holiday is taking this year. On the one hand, I have the unfortunate experience of having the money generated (from robbing of me of the holiday) the only income benefiting my family. And at the same time, I feel myself pulled toward the grassroots campaign to keep the day to Friday ONLY!!!
It is difficult to do what I feel is right, when that could hurt Honey. He is having to show up for work at 11pm on Thursday and work till 11am on Friday…but in order to be any good for a 12hr shift starting at midnight he will need to be in bed by 2pm! So we can have a very early Thanksgiving lunch, a brunch or breakfast. The good thing being this year it will just be 3 of us here at my house (Kiddo will be with father). So I can pretty much write the script on how this will go for us, but it sucks to have such a constraint to the day.

The food nerd in me has already got my menu planned, and I have got a way to try and cook my turkey faster. I’m even gonna try and brine the bird…moisture and flavor all in one. I’m looking forward to playing with it. I haven’t gotten to make a single dish for the holidays in almost 5 years!!!

Whatever good or bad comes out of the day it is a special day to enjoy family and friends and be thankful for the blessings in one’s life.