No, not Black Friday – I avoid that.
… The Reindeer is Back!
Since 1985, I have worn my reindeer pin, starting on the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.
No it’s not Rudolph (there is no red nose.)
Back then, I wanted to express my enthusiasm for this time of year, in my own subtle way. That enthusiasm continues today.
I bought the pin at Bell, Book and Candle in Kona, I picked it out myself. (Unfortunately, the store has long since closed.)
I also wear Reyn Spooner Christmas Shirts from now ‘til Christmas (my Reyn’s Christmas Shirt collection includes all of their Christmas shirts, from 1983 through 2019.)
I look forward to this tradition.
Of course, some folks may think it’s dorky for some old guy to be wearing a cartoonish reindeer brooch on his chest.
I am sorry they don’t enjoy the season like I do; hopefully, they’ll lighten up.
Anyway, today the pin made its annual debut.
I Love This Time Of Year.
Merry Christmas Everybody!
Good tradition! Keep it going!
Great sentiments, Peter. Your reindeer pin would look really good on one of Tom Kiely’s Crest Caps, supporting his nonprofit on Oahu, benefitting underprivileged youngsters. Tom’s upbeat “Aloha Friday” articles are well worth reading: https://thecrestcap.com/blogs/sightings/sightings-whos-wearing-our-cap
Aloha, Donald McPhail, Author of “The Millionaires Cruise: Sailing Toward Black Tuesday” & “The Guest From Johannesburg”
If you are a dorky old man, then those of us who may be a tad bit older are ________. (Fill in the blank.). I love the lights at this time of year. I do a lot of my walking and a little bit of my running at night during the holiday season because of the lights. For me the lights are