It's our main holiday of the year. What a neat day to be able to give back to people in the community.

The people really enjoy feeling special.

[Jeff Rogers, manager of a Holiday Inn Express near busy I-55 in Jackson, said his hotel was booked up Saturday and Sunday.] Most of our calls came in late yesterday afternoon, ... Most of the people that we have are coming from Florida, the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana.

A holiday is one day. It's not something to throw the towel in for.

I don't need to wait for someone to tell me it's a holiday or a day to eat turkey. I eat turkey almost every day. I don't need to wait to buy something for someone.

I think it is important to set boundaries. Remember that working on a holiday is a personal choice and doesn't have to be the only option.