October 7, 2011

  • Dear Kmart -Are you kidding me?????

    So I go to my local Kmart to get a battery for my camera and this is what I see.  If you get  shocked easily DON'T LOOK, it's bad.

     

     

     

    This was LAST WEEK.  I mean come on?  I saw No Halloween stuff.  And it was like 85 degrees that day too.  Why even take them down at all.  It's ridiculous.  Plus, hello?  Jews are the ones with money, saw no Menorahs.  

    Speaking of Jews and Holidays, We are now celebrating our high holy days.  Well, they are.  Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, was celebrated at my dad's with Chinese  food, which is usually reserved for Christmas.  However, My dad and step mom just got home from Spain, because as I said Jews have money, and so it was Chinese. 

    I don't really want to go into my drive down into the city of Chicago, but I will , briefly.  It sucked.  Ok, I admit it, I am not a good driver.  I have zero spacial skills.  So you can imagine, with the buses, people, construction, detours  and packed with other, probably, pushy, Jewish drivers, how this went down.  

    I drove in circles for like a half an hour, had no phone service thank you A- Fing t&t once again.  Thank you Garmin for not explaining there is an upper Dearborn or something and a lower one.  Whatever, I got there.

    The way home wasn't much better.  As I was driving down the street some nice lady waved, I waved back, then she kept waving and I noticed it was not a friendly wave, but a panicked one.  I roll down my window, maybe her car broke down?  Maybe she was just assaulted?  Poor woman.  So as I said, I roll down the window and she goes "  You're going the wrong way on a one way street."  Not many people have done that, I have more times than I care to admit, but just admitted.  It's kind of scary when cars are coming at you , all looking at you thinking " who is that Fing idiot?"  Yeah, that sort of sucked.  And I honestly have no idea how that happened.  But I do know I will NEVER drive in the city again.  EVER!

    So we are in the days of awe, ( I think) and that ends with the fun holiday of Yom Kippur.  This is the day we Jews atone for our yearly sins, such as eating shell fish, and enjoying a good Blt sandwhich with the B.  You are also supposed to apologize to someone you did wrong.  For example, maybe you talked behind someones back.  Well, I usually don't apologize for that , because I think that is considered healthy venting.  The only way to REALLY keep friends is to bitch about them to other friends or you would hold it all in. Besides what they don't know won't hurt them.  

    We are also supposed to pray all day and reflect on the past year, and a way to do that is by fasting.  Not just fasting though, I hear Orthodox Jews don't even brush their teeth.  Yeah, I'm not sitting in synagog  with a bunch of halitosis  people. Totally disgusting.  I find I concentrate better on a full stomach.  And so the fasting, during a boring service, not fun.

    I try and pray and be sorry but frankly, and I hope this doesn't offend people,this is what I'm thinking.

     

     

    Ok I get it.  Sacrilege of the worst kind, but it is hard to repent and think about how you're going to be better next year, when you just want to eat.  Of course I have gone all day without eating many times, but on Yom Kippur, since it isn't allowed, I am craving corn beef on rye.  You know, always want what you can't have type of thing.

     

    I usually do make it until lunch, so I figure I'm a half way good Jew.  Oh fine, I suck at being a Jew.  I don't go to Temple, even on high holidays, because I don't belong to one.  I don't have money.  And I have never apologized to a friend for talking behind their backs.

    I don't know, maybe when I die, G-d will let me have it, but for some reason I feel pretty safe.

    I will say this, there were NO new someecards, about the high holy days back in June .  They waited until it was actually, time.  So they beat Kmart in my book.  Too bad they ( someecards) don't sell those 100 calorie bagels,  the thin kind, that shouldn't even be called bagels.  If they did, I would buy some for Yom Kippur, and skip Kmart altogether.  

     

    Here are some nice OCTOBER Autumn photos I took.  Not December ( cough: Kmart)

     

     


       

     


Comments (38)

  • Favorite photo of this crop is the little boy by the water.

    I also think you should know, I'm going to hell. Because I just laughed my ass off throughout your entire post.

    My store already has a bunch of Christmas stuff--and it's selling like crazy--but at least we have two sections still completely dedicated to Halloween.

  • @opticalnoise - Loved the little boy, he was so cute, feeding the Geese.  I had to take it secretly, moms tend to freak out when strangers take pics of their kids.  I was going to hell a long time ago, it'll be fun, glad you enjoyed it though.

  • I went into Walgreens the other night and they were setting up their Christmas section already. Mind you, they DO have Halloween stuff out, but... It is too early (no matter what holiday you celebrate... it's only OCTOBER!). You gave me a big ol' giggle fit, and I thank you for that. Awesome writing!

    I loved your photos, too... especially the little boy at the water with the birds (geese?).

  • @SamsPeeps - Thank you and nice to meet you, at least I think we just met. It's late I'm tired. I'm sure Kmart had the Halloween crap, but it wasn't displayed at the front of the store like the Christmas trees.  

  • @momofjenmatt - Nice to meet you, too. I thought I already knew you (your face looks familiar. I think maybe I saw you on Facebook, you know, in the "you MAY know..." section.), but nope. Have a good night!

  • Xmas trees already is so to soon!!!  

    The Fall colors in the photos are amazing.  Love the reds.

  • @Grannys_Place - yes it is and thanks.

  • I like your fall pictures.   Christmas before Halloween is crazy.  I want all my holidays, in order, so I can enjoy every minute of each of them.

  • The really nasty thing about the KMart Christmas decs is that they aren't even pretty...they're cheap and the trees are crooked.  Sheesh!  I hate seeing Christmas stuff out too early.  But then, that is not the only holiday they seem to do that with, in the stores.  It just seems to get earlier every year.

    It's interesting to read your take on Yom Kippur.  My daughter's dad is Jewish but doesn't act like it all year long, and now all of a sudden he is actually going to temple with his dad this weekend.  Is that like Christmas and Easter Christians?  Anyway, as long as I've known him, he has not been observant or whatever...does whatever he wants, eats whatever he wants, acts like an ass whenever he wants ...He always makes Ziti for Christmas.  I think it's a New Jersey thing.  I don't get it. 

    I hope your drive down here will be more pleasant....I-57 does go two ways, but if you head south and start seeing farms, you will be okay.  Should be much easier than driving in Chicago.  I got lost in Chinatown in Chicago while driving alone with my daughter late one night when we were leaving the theatre district after seeing Wicked...somehow I couldn't find 94.  All the streets were diagonal and I have no idea how we ended up there, but it was interesting.  I didn't tell her I was lost and just kept going what I thought was south until I found another blue and red 94 sign.  Whew!

  • It's desperation time for retailers out in O'Bamaville.

  • Too true, but you made me laugh (as usual) anyway.  Don't tell anyone, but I"ve done the wrong way on a one way thing too.  Glad we both survived it!

  • Where do I start with a comment?  I like you banner.  Is it new?  I think it is.  If I had my way I would fine any store that put out Christmas stuff before Thanksgiving!  My friend said she was going to visit some relatives in Ohio for Yom Kipper so I don't think I will run your Yom Kipper cards past her, besides she would not approve.  I love her dearly but she doesn't have you very special sense of humor.  Somehow I am not surprised that you go the wrong way on a one-way street.  Heck, I thought that was the story of your life.  Just kidding.... be well.  Shall we start a group or club to rebel at all holidays, Christmas, Yom Kipper......????

  • The horror of Christmas items so early! One of our Wal-Marts (we have 3, I think) has already put away the Halloween stock and shoved out the lush trees and blinking lights. I was shocked when I returned to the store and there was only an aisle of candy to be found last week.

    I don't think I could stand to drive in a city like Chicago. Other drivers make me nervous, and it's just too busy! You aren't alone when it comes down to driving the wrong way on a street, however. In my defense, they had just put in the median and the business I needed to pull in to was on the other side. It was late and no one saw me, thankfully.

    I won't make any comment in attention to religion because I will openly admit my own ignorance when it comes to it. In any case, I will say I hope the holiday goes as smoothly as possible. =)

    Love the pictures. Rich, vivid hues and a tranquil look at change.

  • I love this! Laughed out loud and made my husband look at the cards. Thanks! Happy fasting. I like the candle lighting part. But I'm not Jewish just married to someone who is.

  • I'm not even shocked anymore...the store keep putting Christmas out there earlier and earlier. Hallmark puts their ornaments out in July! 

  • @C_L_O_G - Thank you and I agree

    @musicmom60 - Well Kmart isn't exactly known for being a classy place to shop.  They do have the thin non bagels though. As far as Yom Kippur.  People joke all the time about how that's the only time Jews are Jewish.  I don't know, the religion can be very beautiful, but it's not like a Christian religion where you feel really good after a service.  But these are the days to repent and high holy days so I think even bad Jews try this 10 days to reconnect with their Judaism.  I'll take your word on his being an ass, but he really is in good company with the only observing during this time.

    I can drive on the highway, my kids say I don't know how to change lanes, but I'm fine.  China town is a lot better than Cabrini Green, where I ended up once, thank god for just a min or two.
    @LoBornlytesThoughtPalace - Oh please, stores have been doing this earlier and earlier long before Obama.  And all this negative energy doesn't help anything.  Lets throw around hate and blame and wallow in our self pity instead of trying to be part of the solution.  This was a light hearted post, I'm not going any further with this.  You always seem so angry.  Why?  Everyone else thought this was humourous.

    @vexations - Yes the banner is new, one of my photos that I thought turned out kinda cool.  Thank you.  Your Jewish friend sounds like a drag.  If people can't make fun of themselves and their heritage or religion, well we just wouldn't have any good comedians.  The reason you can picture me going down a one way street is because after all these years, although we have never met, you obviously know me.  And that is sort of the story of my life ha ha.  No Christmas rebellion  it's too fun.  Pick any jewish holiday though and rebel away, even Chanukah is boring.

    @feyenigma - Thank you for the photo compliments.  You sound like you know something ( I don't ) so that made me feel good   You are also not alone in being ignorant to the Jewish religion, people always ask me questions and usually I have no idea ha ha.  I mean I know nothing about Mormons or Islamic so, it's not like everyone has to be a religion expert.  I stopped driving in Chicago for a couple years, I have no idea why I thought I should try again.  It sucked so bad, and no one cares if they cut you off and ahhhh, the busses, very nerve racking, I took a xanax when I got to my dads.

    @sfamylou - Isn't the candle lighting on Chanukah? Or the Sabbath?  Am I missing something?  OMG I am a bad Jew.  Glad you liked it, you know I love when someone gets a chuckle from my posts.

    @WakeUpLaughing - Well in Halmarks defense, you could use an ornament as a decretive piece .  Like you could hang some on your curtain rod or something.  I wouldn't do it, but someone totally tacky would.  In all seriousness it is such a turn off, I doubt they make any more money than if they had waited.  I like @vexations idea about giving the stores a fine if they put stuff out before Thanksgiving.

  • @momofjenmatt - Mine was a light hearted comment.

  • @LoBornlytesThoughtPalace - ok, then I took it wrong, I apologize.

  • Hm, I haven't seen any Xmyth stuff... oh wait I'm in the wrong country for that, ;)

    That said, I love Yom Kippur.

  • @hevcoh - Well enjoy   And L'shana Tovah Tikatavu.

  • I used to work at Target. Target did the same thing. My managers said that we put up trees early because some people like to buy Christmas stuff months a head of time. I hate seeing Christmas stuff so early, though. I like to enjoy fall before I jump into winter.

  • @W0nderWhatsNext - Well some people can buy their stuff after Christmas when it's on sale.  It's fall, Halloween and leaves changing color, and Indian summer, and Octoberfest.  Not Santa, and trees.  It just throws everything off.

  • Hehe! I had a Jewish Grandmother. My cousin is in Israel (Orthodox and NO sense of humor). So I won't be sending her one of the cards - but they are funny.

  • @murisopsis - Well I would send the F word one anyway, just to freak her out and then say you are sorry and atoning for upsetting her.

  • If I thought eating bacon and shellfish was a sin I think i would have to kill myself.....just sayin.

    I hate early christmas crap... it just makes it DONE way before it gets here... I HATE decorations, carols, and cheery music by the time the holiday is actually near.... its too early!!! I wanna hear "Monster Mash" in the store, no "Jingle Bells"

  • @BubblysLife - exactly!  By the time Christmas comes your sick of the shit already.

  • Ha.  Got a good laugh outta your post.  Gotta watch them crazy rich Jewish drivers! 
    A rabbi was sitting next to a priest on a plane.  They engage in conversation, and the priest says, "Rabbi, have you ever been tempted to eat pork?" 
    "Well, I once gave in to temptation  and had a BLT.  How about you, Father, have you ever broken your vow of celibacy?"
    "I once had this real knockout in my congregation.  She gave me the come-on and I couldn't resist."
    It grew quiet, and as the rabbi gazed out the window, he mumbled, "Bet it was better than the BLT."
    Enjoyed the photos.  Super.

  • @dsullivan - loved the joke ha ha ha and thanks for the compliment on photos

  • Happy Rosh Hashanah, belated!

    Hey, I've never tried to drive the wrong way down a one way street sober.  That's pretty impressive.

  • Lets see, all groups love to eat and the closest Chinese come to fasting is near Buddha's birthday, they have a vegetarian fare.....

    The Chinese will have to get similar to the Jews and on a certain day/holiday not eat Chinese food. I guess the day Japan declared war on China is a day to boycott Japanese food....

    Instead of following GPS I usually mapquest my trips. There are usually updates to some of the better GPS but they can't update faster than the internet.

    I wonder if people put out the rumor that Pork is so similar to human meat to scare people not to eat it? So far the other rumors are that it interferes with your psychic powers. Anyway the tapeworm and other parasites in Pork no longer scares folks....

  • @DivaJyoti - yay. Good job me.  Oh an thanks

    @PPhilip - OMG, I can't lose my psychic powers, no more pork for me.

  • Funny entry.  Hope you had a good yom kippur.

  • I more or less detest Christmas season and everything about it although I'm not half as bad about detesting as I used to be.

    I think the most annoying thing is that fucking infernal mindless christmas muZAK, everywhere you go.

    I can avert my eyes, but not my ears.

  • (I've not seen you around so you get two comments from me)

  • I just realized that if you take the K in KMart and move it to the end and change it to a Y you have MARTY.

  • @twoberry - @DivaJyoti - Sorry you guys have been Xanga MIA Twoberry lol.  I think I shall write a blog now that no one ( except maybe you two will see)

  • @blonde_apocalypse - Thank you soory this responce is so late I have been MIA

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