Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Temperatures are continuing to drop, and people around the globe are settling into the cozy time of year. When the calendar marks November, I begin to anticipate the shopping sales that happen as the end of the year approaches. I get excited about shopping because I, like others, enjoy new things. There are times I go shopping and do not purchase anything but still leave happy. I am not consuming as much as I once did and won't purchase much this season, but I still relish being in the mix.

In my research, I have come to understand that Black Friday or Black Friday shopping is a concept that d...