Write to the Point
An incident occurred the other day that got me thinking about this time of year.
Walking into a grocery store last Saturday, I encountered a Salvation Army red kettle bell-ringer standing outside the entrance in the cold and snow, trying best to stay warm while doing his job. As I approached, he greeted us with a cheerful, if somewhat numb “Happy Holidays.”
My response was immediate. I replied, “Happy Holidays,” and added “to you as well.”
I’m not particular about holiday greetings, other than I appreciate it that someone is making the effort to wish me well, and generally reply in kind. It’s...
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