Infographic: "Shopping Local for the Holidays."

A big holiday shopping weekend is coming up, and in this household, we avoid the term "Black Friday" to describe it. That's because language matters, and if one is involved in any fashion with independent local business (I partly own two), "Black Friday" is a term denoting big box, chain-based hegemony. Why would I use language designed to oppress me and denigrate what I do? My personal preference is Plaid Friday. In terms of color, there's a whole rainbow to choose from. I won't give chains the pleasure.

Thanks to Destinations Booksellers for the infographic -- go here for a full-sized version.

Drinking Progressively: Let's make it Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 25.