Ring, Ring, Ring

I had a great Friday night spending three hours ringing the Salvation Army bell on Inn Street, near the tot lot.

I learned three things.

1) People are very nice.
2) It really does mean a lot when you stop to toss a little money in the bucket, even your spare change. So for those folks who told me they contribute to every bucket keep doing so.
3) Invitation Night rocks the house. I was shocked. I always thought these nights were largely ceremonial, a Chamber of Commerce creation. But the downtown was absolutely humming. I'd say one out of five people were carrying shopping bags so folks were buying.

If you've ever thought of ringing the bell you should do it. It's a very nice experience.