As we are officially in the holiday season, I’m reflecting on the human sociology of it all. It’s a very interesting time if you can take a step back and look at it. Businesses known for their “adultness” of deadlines and bottom lines are filling their lobbies with large triangle-shaped trees, empty boxes wrapped in obscenely bright paper, and decorations based on a mythical night-visitor bearing gifts and his hoards of elfin minions. During the next month, it’s absolutely appropriate – socially acceptable even – to walk around wearing a red pointed felt hat with a white pompom flopping around on top, or a hideous sweater that blinks or jingles when you move. You can even use a government service to mail a letter to a mythical address!
I absolutely love it! It’s like we all get a pass to let our inner children out to play in public display. Continue reading “Pizza for your thoughts – Handling Ho Ho Holiday Rage”