Why It's a Bad Idea to Move the Day after Christmas

Moving has its own rhythm, its own requirements.

I'm way out of rhythm, and I seem to be getting none of the requirements taken care of.

But, to save other people hassle, here's what I've learned: planning to move the day after Christmas means going to the mall and other stores the week before Christmas, because, especially if you're going to move to a small, remote town in Alaska, there are things you know you'll need.

Don't do it. Put it off. Save yourself. Learn from my pain.