Tomorrow is July 4th, a once inviolate holiday when a retailer wouldn't consider opening, even for a second. But things change, and now almost all the "majors" i.e. big big stores, are open. This produces a little anxiety in we smaller stores, and several neighboring merchants have asked me if we're going to be open, then breathed a sigh of relief when I said no. I've done the same. And I was in a local speciality food shop a few days ago - I thought the cashier, who I know, asked me if I was doing anything for the 4th, and I said nothing much, just hang out with friends and enjoy having a day off. She then said "they wanted to open here, but the staff revolted," and I realized she had actually asked me if we would be open. I don't think anyone wants to go back to the Blue Law days . . . . but sometimes it's just really nice not to have the choice to go shopping. It might seem a little frustrating initially - but to me, a holiday seems more peaceful and relaxing - more like a holiday - when not much is open. See you on July 5th! and Happy Birthday America.
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