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Black Friday bites

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I have never been much of a shopper. Too many choices, crowds and my indecisive habit of returning things often leads to a stressful Mommy meltdown. So what possessed me to venture out with the masses at midnight on Black Friday remains a mystery. Maybe it was the consumer spirit and the dangling possibility that I could save $50 on a Kindle. Or the idea that my kids and I could do some bonding while buying. Then again, it was probably just the thrill of being part of consumer madness and the novelty of it all. Whatever the reason...it was a terrible choice and one I will not soon repeat or forget. While there were no pepper spray or shootings, there was: Honkin' long lines that truly did wrap around the perimeters of buildings Lack of sleep (it was midnight after all) Limited parking Rain Two cash poor children whose idea of Black Friday turned out to be shopping for themselves and wanting Mom to pay for part of an "early Christmas" Long lines in the stores