[GPSCC-chat] Fw: Fwd: Birth of a New Tradition

[fred Duperrault]

How about shopping at the annual Peace Fair at the Methodist Church in  
Campbell on December 3?  (Or is it on Dec. 10?)
Most all Peace Fair items are homemade.  Right?

Fred D.


On Nov 7, 2011, at 7:40 AM, Caroline Yacoub wrote:

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> Birth of a New Tradition
>
> As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories
> are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with
> monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods --
> merchandise that has been produced at the expense of
> American labor.
> This year will be different.
> This year Americans will give the gift of genuine
> concern for other Americans.
> There is no longer an excuse ......that, at
> gift giving time, nothing can be found that is
> produced by American hands.
>
> Yes there is!
>
> It's time to think outside the box.
> Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped
> in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
>
> Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How
> about gift certificates from your local American
> hair salon or barber?
>
> Gym membership ? It's appropriate for all ages who
> are thinking about some health improvement.
>
> Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed?
> Small, American owned detail shops and car washes
> would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book
> of gift certificates.
>
> Are you one of those extravagant givers who think
> nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese
> made flat-screen?
> Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his
> driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or
> driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golfcourse.
>
> There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all
> offering gift certificates.
> And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort,whatabout a half  
> dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast
> joint.
>
> Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is  
> about supporting your home town Americans
> with their financial lives on the line to keep
> their doors open.
>
> How many people couldn't use an oil change for their
> car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the
> American working guy?
>
> Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would
> LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
>
> Every one uses their local dry cleaners. How about
> a gift certificate to your favorite ?
>
> My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can
> find some young guy who is struggling to get his
> repair business up and running.
>
> OK, you were looking for something more personal.
> Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit
> them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery
> and beautiful wooden boxes.
>
> Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated
> restaurants and leave your server a nice tip.
>
> And,how about going out to see a play or ballet at
> your hometown theatre.
>
> Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing
> local bands.
>
> Honestly, do you REALLY need to buy another ten
> thousand Chinese lights for the house?
> When you buy a five dollar string of lights,
> about fifty cents stays in the community.
>
> If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the
> mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
>
> You see, Christmas is not about draining American
> pockets so that China can build another glittering
> city.
> Christmas is about caring about US, encouraging
> American small businesses to keep plugging
> away to follow their dreams.
> And, when we care about other Americans, we care aboutour  
> communities, and the benefits come back to us
> in ways we couldn't imagine.
>
> THIS is the new American Christmas.
>
> Spread the Christmas cheer!
>
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