There are children across the area already counting the days until Christmas. Not to mention all the adults and countless businesses trying to get a jump on holiday shopping and plans.
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When the media started mispronouncing Kamala Harris’ name, I have to admit I rolled my eyes more than once at the pearl clutchers who saw it as a deliberate insult to the Democratic presidential candidate.
