Author: Amy Barnes

Amy Barnes has written for a range of publications including McSweeney's, Crixeo, The Higgs Weldon, The Cooper Review, The Giggle Guide, Gayot, Parabola, Everyday Health, and Stone Soup Magazine. She has one husband, two kids and two dogs who both inspire and hinder her writing.

The Walgreens War The cashier initially refused to print CHRISTmas on my card order. I prayed for her. For thirty minutes. She gave in. The fifteen people in line behind me all cheered my victory. The Battle of Bergdorf’s The bra fitter waited on her Jewish friends first. I reminded her my strapless bra needs are for a Christmas party. Who needs a strapless bra for a Hanukkah party? The answer: no one. The Santa Standoff A very rude Santa was ringing a loud bell AND asking for money in a bucket outside of Whole Foods. There was no nativity…

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