Believe it or not, I have not looked for Halloween quite yet oh, but I have a 10ft dragon to look forward to it's in my holiday closet. When you have all that dragon with two heads and three tails oh, do you really need anything else?

I was going to say that it is acceptable for Halloween to be out now but Christmas? I mean, let's face it oh, I love Christmas and it's a little too early even for me! I mean seriously they have the whole enchilada out, just waiting for people to pick it up and take it home. I'm not sure that that is a boomer rant. I'm pretty sure everybody feels that way. Let's hear from Gen Z! They're wondering how early it can get? If you ask Hallmark, Christmas always begins in July. I would have to admit that your store went a little bit overboard. I didn't see Nary a Christmas Tree in my Lowe's store quite yet. Then again, having been there for a couple of weeks.

I have a question for you? Where is Thanksgiving? Do they not do Thanksgiving anymore? I think this is way way too much either that or they're just so lazy they want to just get it out and not have to worry about doing it little by little. Thanks for being part of the challenge, you always bring a smile with your Boomer rants! I love the concept of #MarketFriday and how our cultures differ and then again, how much they are alike. Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, even your language/languages. Along with the fact of what is normal for where you live? These are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I had hoped that posting here will familiarize you with the world around you just a little bit more. Viewing it from a more personal level as opposed to the newsworthy level gives me a better understanding of the people and a view that is often not seen on television. Sometimes, it seems like I learn more on some social media about a certain incident than what the news tells me.


I appreciate the amazing support given to #MarketFriday! Thank you! Your participation adds a piece to your world, and I have to say, people are interested in seeing it. This entire challenge has opened up the world to me and so many others. Thank you again for being a part of all this! I am so happy to see you here! I hope you have a fabulous day! Hive on!!

<center>Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how: I put this in for those reading your post, so they will know the rules.</center>

#### <center>Rules of the Road</center>


1. Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
Take pictures! Be creative!
2. Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost?
3. Post the picture(s) Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post
4. Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post #hive-196308 (this is not required, but appreciated)
5. Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it
6. Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
7. You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post. If you don't and someone reads it, there is nothing to tie #MarketFriday to that post.
8. Please only one post each week. Believe it not, I run out of voting power if you put in many more than that.

As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!

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