Today, I made a major decision. I decided to close both of my stores. This has been hard for me. I hate giving up. And being a business owner is all I know how to be. I guess I felt like it was my legacy to keep Charlie's going. As if ending it would make me a failure. Pure logic and numbers said I should've quit several years ago. I hope I didn't set myself back financially thanks to my stubbornness. We still have to sell out everything, but my life as a self employed guy seem to be over. Millions have to make such transitions in their life everyday. I'm not special in this regard and I just have to approach it with peace and a clear heart. I've had such stress levels this year that it should be obvious this is the right choice. I literally had headaches due entirely to stress. I've been a fool I guess. Anyway, we finish out this Christmas (#16 for me) and do the whole sellout thing. That last day will be very bittersweet.