For Christsake...

IT IS NOT CHRISTMAS YET!

There are trees still holding on to leaves.

We still have a jack-o-lantern with a candle in it rotting on the front porch.

The NFL just passed the halfway point of the season.

I haven't had a chance to pick out what I want from the Sears catalog.

Michigan has not played Ohio State.

It's cold but not 'parka' cold.

I haven't even complained about Thanksgiving yet.

Any "live" tree bought this early wouldn't make it to St. Nick's Day.

And the Candy Corn is still soft.

I understand that retailers need to start marketing their products to grab the attention of holiday shoppers. But it's the frickin' 14th of frickin' November. Let me digest my kids Halloween candy. Let me rejoice in the election day results. Let me prepare to loosen my belt for a Turkey dinner. Stop shoving Christmas down my throat.

This evening I noticed that my local Steak 'n Shake had garland and lights adorning the restaurant. Now, I like steak-burgers and thick milkshakes and even the thin fries. But, Steak 'n Shake, you are not going to lure me into your establishment in the middle of November by putting up Christmas decorations!

On the other hand, the Peppermint Latte at Starbucks is delicious.