It’s that “hurry-up” time again! We may feel our hearts quickening as we enter the big box stores — and rightfully so. In October, amid the Halloween decorations, I spotted some Christmas stuff tucked in the corner. Nowadays, it seems like the retailers do it up faster than the speed of light.

But — hold on, folks! Do we really need to subscribe to this madness? Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and like many others, I am giving thanks, but with one little twist: I am going to give thanks for everything that I “forget” is a gift — like waking up!