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This column first appeared in The Vindicator and Tribune-Chronicle newspapers on November 29, 2020:
This year, it starts with a small family Thanksgiving. Although I love seeing my extended family, there’s something special this year about not having to cook and clean up after a small army. I’m hopeful we’ll be back together next year, all vaccinated and COVID-19-free. This year, we’ll check Black Friday deals from a distance, and shop our favorite local spots on Small Business Saturday. Sunday, we’ll rest before scrolling for Cyber Monday deals. While all of this family time and shopping is exhausting, I often wonder if the importance in which we’ve ordered our annual spending spree is somehow backward... Read the rest of this column at https://www.tribtoday.com/life/lifecovers/2020/11/making-case-for-giving-tuesday/ (may encounter paywall). Comments are closed.
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AuthorDr. Adam C. Earnheardt is a professor in the Department of Strategic Communication & Media at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH, and interim director of broadcasting for WYSU-FM. He researches and writes on a variety of topics including communication, media and sports (with an emphasis on fandom). His work has appeared in Mahoning Matters, The Vindicator and Tribune-Chronicle newspapers. CategoriesArchives
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