I had perfect attendance at my HS class reunions…never went to one. And a few years ago, the people who were interested decided to not have any more, due to lack of interest.
Right out of college, I became a department store operations manager. I served two years in retail hell, before getting fired right after Xmas 1977. Starting on Wednesday before Black Friday, I was in the store, as one of the store keys EVERY day from 8:30 AM until 9:30 PM. The store Xmas music was a 45-minute 8-track from the corporate office, on a loop and loud. Fortunately, I did NOT own a gun, or I would still be in serious jail.
I told my adult kids while I welcome and appreciate gifts, I want NOTHING to end up in a rummage or estate sale. I always welcome Culver’s or Starbucks gift cards, super-hot salsas, consumables.
I had perfect attendance at my HS class reunions…never went to one. And a few years ago, the people who were interested decided to not have any more, due to lack of interest.