Some unexpected places closed on Easter Sunday in Dallas

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Good for Central Market and I think it's quite refreshing that they opted out! The fact that they were closed today just makes me want to keep shopping there.

Kudos.

Pavel Lishin, says:

Opted out of ... serving customers?

I absolutely hate it when some stupid holiday means that I can't get something done. It's like Chick-Fil-A being closed on Sunday - it angers me.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Stupid holiday? (Holy Day)

2.1 billion people might disagree with you, Pavel.

http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By...

Btw, you are free to go to those establishments that are open to serve your purposes.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

And... I might remind all the Gentle Readers that I'm quite sure everyone was aware this Holiday was approaching and that there were at least seven days beforehand to get all their Central Market needs met before closure. This goes too for Chick-Fil-A.

What's wrong with getting a fried chicken sandwich Monday through Saturday?? DOH!

Tracy Yost, says:

I'm with you Pavel. Although, I guess I should be glad that business owners still get to decide their own operating hours.
And what's with these federal holidays ? Those are just a major inconvenience for the majority of working folks who DON'T get that day off. (sorry, was going to go to Best Buy tonight and spend some of my income tax refund but they're closed)

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Awww, someone was "inconvenienced" for 24 hrs, especially over their materialistic needs?

Do I hear Veruca Sault??? Cry babies.

Tracy Yost, says:

if the post office and other federal offices are serving my materialistic needs, they're doing a piss-poor job.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Ya still know it's on the calendar and that "time out" is coming up so there's no excuse in not getting stuff done before or waiting till after.

I don't see why one would be upset over anyone else having time off...especially if it meant time with family, loved ones or friends for a special occasion.

Again, kudos to HEB!!!

Scott Doyle, says:

LLM, I'm sure over 2.1 billion people pick their noses in public. Doesn't mean I have to do it or enjoy witnessing a dig. I can certainly understand why Easter's observance annoys people who aren't Christian.

I, however, made the best of a lazy Sunday and wasn't bothered at all by your celebration of some dude being buried a long time ago. If anything, I was pissed on Friday when I was at work and most of my friends didn't put pants on until after noon.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Scott, you seemed to have missed a very important point about Easter: it isn't the "celebration of some dude being buried"; it's that the grave was empty and that nothing, not even death, can separate us for God's love.

And as a reminder, regardless of religious affiliation, any person has the right to take off from work to observe their faiths ceremonies.

James Scott, says:

And as I found out at the Spring Equinox / Full Moon MoonladyFest, Easter is not necessarily a Christian-only affair. According to these guys, this tradition of celebrating spring & new life & rebirth & all of that stuff has been going on for 4000+ years, so it doesn't have to be just about "some dude".

I'm not a religious person by any stretch of the imagination, and I have to admit when I pulled up to Super Target I was a little surprised and annoyed, but my partner pointed out that holidays like that are very few and far between, so I can chill out for one day without them being open (she used to be in retail). Think about the hell they go through for weeks and weeks dealing with the Christmas crowd and tell me they don't deserve one Sunday in the spring?

Tracy Yost, says:

"if this bothers you then don't shop there" - it only bothers me when they're closed, at which time, it's pretty hard to shop there. I don't think anyone begrudges anyone else any time off. And besides, almost anything one could possibly need on Easter Sunday, can be acquired at Wal-Mart :-) (except maybe a chik-fil-a sandwich)

Scott Doyle, says:

I obviously used 'some dude' to get a rise out of, well, pretty much anybody who would speak up.

LLM, that's a wonderful story.

Nobody's saying businesses can't close - I think people recognize the importance of time off for personal reasons, whatever they may be. That doesn't mean we can't moan and groan when we're inconvenienced, though. =p They're looking out for their interests, we're looking out for ours. Pretty sure that's the way it's been since the dawn of time.

Pavel Lishin, says:

"What's wrong with getting a fried chicken sandwich Monday through Saturday?? DOH!"

Absolutely nothing. What's wrong with getting a fried chicken sandwich on Sunday? Apparently, fried chicken offends God 1/7th of the time.

"I don't see why one would be upset over anyone else having time off...especially if it meant time with family, loved ones or friends for a special occasion."

What if I hate my loved ones?

Bigdon: I support a business's right to close their doors whenever they see fit - it doesn't mean I can't also be pissed off when I CANNOT GET A CHICKEN SANDWICH ON A SUNDAY. And yeah, I don't shop there precisely because Sunday is the only time I ever want a chicken sandwich, and I refuse to support their mockery of my hunger.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

[i've stopped supporting central market becuz they charge $8 for the exact same rhubarb you can get at kroger for only $3.]

The most legit reason for someone not shoping at any given store. The price is wrong for what you get and not because they choose to close on a given date.

John McClelland, says:

Market Street was also closed on Easter. My partner got to spend time watching me watch basketball, rather than dealing with procrastinating people looking for the last second Easter pre-cooked ham dinner.

Pavel Lishin, says:

I'm sorry, bmslaw, we're trying to discuss local business practices like the conscientious participants in a free market system that we are.

If you hate America and capitalism, you can take your fascist attitudes elsewhere and impose communist control over their daily lives.

Chad Jones, says:

In related news, President Bush has appointed a new ambassador to North Korea.

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Lee Ann Taylor, says:

There did seem to be more stores closed this Easter than I remember in years past. I only knew that Target would be closed because a friend's daughter works there and she had told me. I did my shopping for dinner prior to the day so I was not looking for groceries and such. I took my mother to the Kimbell. I had checked the website earlier in the week to make sure they were open. But, I'm a planner. My daughter thinks I do spontanous poorly.

I am most surprised at the meanness in some of the posted remarks. Perhaps we should all read the article "Frisco homeowners association feud spurs libel lawsuit". We are responsible for our remarks. I thinks sometimes people let loose on websites without thinking things through.

As a non-christian, I try to be understanding of those that have different beliefs from my own. I hope to receive the same respect from Christians.

Tracy Yost, says:

I read the article. Among other things, it says regarding libel claims, "Name-calling or hyperbole or statements that cannot be proved as true or false cannot be the subject of a claim."

Lee Ann Taylor, says:

There are civil actions for "defamation of character" that I have personally seen settlements in the thousands of dollars for statements less harsh than the ones made by Pavel. Yahoo was compelled to review the contact information for the bloggers who thought they were anonymous. I still believe we should be thoughful of what we say.

Pavel Lishin, says:

First - if someone were to sue me for a substantial sum for libel or defamation of character, I'd make sure they got their money's worth. I'm handy with photoshop and have shady associates who love to spread rumors.

Second - I don't think you can even be appointed a judge without knowing what sarcasm is. I'm pretty sure I'm in the clear, despite what certain baby-eating Hitler-worshipping satanists (who, I hear, cheat on their taxes and engage in unseemly erotic behavior with inanimate objects and livestock) may suggest during their breaks from stealing money from unwed mothers at homeless shelters.

Scott Doyle, says:

Oh lawdy, is dem some libels?

bmslaw, obviously being able to go shopping on any given Sunday (omg football wat) is important enough to some people that they'll raise a stink. Unless you or some other grocery store superhero is going to start looking out for their interests, methinks you're wasting your precious keystrokes.

For you litigious folks seriously worried about libel, THAT'S childish.

Scott Doyle, says:

Grammar police! Should be 'are' rather than 'is', please don't sue...

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

If any of you have noticed, Sandra Crenshaw is now suing D Magazine and its online FrontBuner blog for defamation of character....

I just love it when bloggers stoop to name calling and slurs.

Btw, Pavel, you can get a fried chicken sandwich from KFC on Sunday. You will not be deprived.

Tracy Yost, says:

hmmmm, hadn't heard she's suing, but, here's some interesting stuff about her on a barackobama blog http://my.barackobama.com/page/commun...

Rawlins Gilliland, says:

Listen, Orren has been sleeping with a lawyer for years so take that post to the bank.

Scott Doyle, says:

Miko, unfortunately people with money have more room to be crybabies than those who don't have thousands laying around. If someone files suit against you, you've gotta defend yourself to some extent regardless of how ridiculous the claim may be - and it can be costly.

Surely your main squeeze will vouch for that.

Lisa Lawrence Merritt, says:

Oh Mikey, I know that Crenshaw is digging for information and wanting the identities of all the bloggers as well.

She is one very busy woman, doing what I'm not quite sure....