Today is a day full of 10s. First, for those of you who like to play with numbers, it's "Powers of Ten Day." Secondly, if you're in the mood for things European, it's "National Metric Day." And finally it's SHIFT 10 Day." I had no idea what that was about, unless it has something to do with driving a vehicle with ten speed manual transmission, something I absolutely never want to try. In case you're wondering, yes, I can (or at least could) drive a standard transmission car. Through the years I owned three of them. I think I could still do it although I might grind a gear (or knee) getting started. But that isn't what SHIFT 10 Day is all about. Since 2016, it has been a day to encourage consumers to shift 10 percent of their everyday spending to local businesses instead of big box stores. I think it's an admirable goal. A couple of my friends when apple picking lately. You can't get more local than that. I do shop at fun little downtown stores from time to time, make it to the farmers' market a few times during the summer, and sometimes eat at local restaurants. I'm pretty sure Hall's, the Bradley, and Hoppy Gnome all count as local. But all of this doesn't come close to ten percent of my spending. I really do want to do my part. I guess I'll just have to eat out more.
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