Well I know nobody is reading this on this most secular of all holidays - black Friday.
A day when many set their alarms early for a trek to find deals and steals of the shopping year.
It's also the day retailers hope their financials go from red to black and their toils over the year are finally justified and rewarded.
I hope you visit many of our fine local, independent small businesses today and throughout the year for it is they that are there for you everday and in everyday life - and add so much to the character and ambience of our city.
They're our friends and neighbors and their success is truly ours as a community as well.
