SPREE!

An apologia

I love the scene in Moonstruck when Cher comes home from her makeover, and sits down in front of the fire with a glass of red wine, her purchases arrayed around her.

Moonstruck (1987)

It’s the best part of our American national pastime—the bags, the relishing, the post-purchase glow. Like most sports, I hate that fiercest of sports especially: shopping, w…