The giving $ea$on is upon us

As we finally emerge from this pandemic and folks are traveling and having holiday events again, a gaping recession apparently looms ahead.

But for now, at least judging by the crowds on Black Friday, consumers are exercising some pent-up demand.

As a year-round deal and bargain shopper, always with an eye for that ‘special something’ for many friends and family members, I can happily report most al…