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Well since the holiday season is upon us I thought I might share some thoughts, tips and experiences about holiday shopping! Soon it will be time to start thinking about those holiday deals that the retailers force upon us with their TV advertisements, internet advertisements, newspaper advertisements, etc. It’s hard to miss out on all these ads since this time of year those advertisers just seem to find every way possible to get those great deals to find there way into your life somehow. No matter where you look, the ads will make there way into your vision and thoughts.   These advertisements will start increasing as we near Thanksgiving and the Loved and Hated Black Friday holiday shopping kick-off. So then what will you do? You must have a few things that you have thought about buying lately, right? Either for a loved one, a dear friend, a family member or even yourself, those holiday shopping thoughts will creep into your mind?   So then what are you going to do? Some people like to get their holiday shopping done early so they won’t have to worry about it anymore. Some will wait till the last minute hoping to grabREAD MORE !

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I have lately been having that feeling of knowing I am just getting too old. I found myself reflecting yesterday on how things were about twenty to twenty five years ago (or so) when I felt like I would be young forever and I wasn’t going to be like the older people I had seen my whole life. I then started thinking about the way life is now and they way it was back then. Boy have times changed without me realizing how fast it has happened!   I have recently caught myself noticing how much more dependent on technology people are getting these days. Many people feel like they can’t leave their house without their cell phone and possibly some other electronic device or gadget. People just can’t seem to comprehend what life would be like without those precious devices.   Many people feel utterly helpless if they forget their cell phone, iPod or other MP3 player or maybe their cherished tablet. I am starting to think that I am starting to feel like my parents probably felt when they were around my age. That feeling like what we grew up knowing has changed and life will never beREAD MORE !