Looking across the metroplex you truly can see how sandy it looks, thanks to the prevailing winds that drive sand and dust from North Africa - mainly the Sahara to North Texas. These currents usually drive hurricanes towards the gulf - which would be fantastic this time of year to end the Summer heat domes that camp out over DFW. In an ironic twist, the Saharan Dust actually inhibits the creation and growth of hurricanes in the Atlantic.
There I was enjoying Christmas in July - all the holiday movies and festive stories of the "Christmas Spirit" throwing people together who really don't belong. Retailers have long realized that they needed something to get people in a buying mood. 4th of July, just is not a consumer spending kind of holiday. And its a wee bit early for Back to School. So here comes Christmas in July, which segues quite nicely into Back to school.
But the month was not even over when retailers were already transforming their stores into Fall colors and Halloween merchandise. The most obvious sign of this change is the Spirit/Halloween stores that open and are gone within 90 days. Christmas will always be the biggest holiday - with gifts, food, and decorations. But Halloween is growing so fast that it may in time outsell Christmas - at least for costumes and decorations Something new for Halloween that I had NOT seen before. Take a look at these critters below. AWESOME!
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| Spooky Peeps! |
And if needed, just slip an unopened package in a microwave oven. Set the timer at :15 and turn the power out. When your pursuer(s) turn(s) the power on, the peeps make a very effective weapon.
Or you could just purchase a few cases and enjoy them until the Christmas versions come along. |
| They're Comin' To Get You Barbara! |
