Tag Archives: consumerism

The Calm Before the Holiday Shopping Storm

As I type this, it is Wednesday evening. Not just any Wednesday evening, mind you, but the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. I suppose I have a lot to be thankful for. I am finishing up my final year of graduate … Continue reading

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Buying and Selling, Showing and Telling (About Ourselves)

The holiday shopping season is in full swing. However, many people are choosing to do their shopping over the Internet with the use of websites like Amazon, Overstock,  and niche sites like RightStuf. Both “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” promotions … Continue reading

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