Categories: Etc.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For whatever reason, any and all holidays are used by the U.S. retail industry as an excuse for markdowns. But that’s not the case in many other countries, and one could argue that it shouldn’t be the case here.

Today is about celebrating a man who drastically moved the human experience towards equality, justice, and compassionate intellect, all while peacefully facing down absurd ignorance and injustice. So it feels more than a little odd to use it to save cash on a shirt, a mattress, or a car.

What does it profit a generation, what does it profit a nation to own the whole world of means televisions, electric lights and automobiles and lose in the end the soul.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – “A proper sense of Priorities”

Today, instead of seeking out another great deal on clothes, maybe consider spending some of your money or time aiding an organization that reflects the altruism of Dr. King.

Because while we as a species seem to have come a long way, we’ve still got quite a ways to go. And today is a perfect opportunity through introspection and service (we here at this tiny website are very much included) to try and get a little bit better.

Joe

Recent Posts

In Review: Brooks Brothers Non Iron Dress Shirts – Stretch Supima & Explorer Lines

In person with their Flagship Non-Iron, as well as their new performance enhanced Explorer line.

14 hours ago

Most Wanted Affordable Style – February 2026

A potential new GADA watch champ, Italian dress shoes under $200, and a do-everything reversible…

1 day ago

Banana Republic Factory: 58% – 64% off most 24-hour sale

With a few favorites hitting 70% off. As good as it usually gets for BRF.

3 days ago

Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA Tariffs in 6-3 ruling

"IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs"

4 days ago