Seasonal Madness

Drank the Christmas Kool-Aid yesterday.  Strolling the streets of Lake Placid on a picture perfect December day, absorbing the Christmas vibe, and listening to Nine Lessons and assorted hymns and carols performed by the Northern Adirondack Vocal Ensemble.  My favorite Alto was involved of course, so the experience was even more pleasurable.  I have always been a sucker for the holiday season, dating back to my Catholic school days when the whole thing took on mystical significance.  But, today it's back to the produce business, which seems the antithesis of the above.  The only spirit I've noticed so far is a Scroogian refusal by the populace to eat their veggies.  The markets for many items are plunging and there is no quick turnaround in sight.  The economy is still weighing on many people's purchasing decisions.  Hopefully the New Year's resolution to eat healthy will boost sales as we head into January.