Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
Four years ago, I wrote about replacing my camera because of a curved smudge appearing on almost all my photos. I had it cleaned, the smudge returned, and I replaced the camera. Less than a year later, I replaced the replacement camera because I mistakenly thought that buying the same make and model camera would... Continue Reading →
About a week ago, Joey published a “Pant Rant” and I promised to return to this issue. The first reason I feel the need to circle back, is because I get this general uneasy feeling when the women bloggers start talking about pants, bloating, undergarments in general and bras in particular, and sitting on the... Continue Reading →
There’s a downside to our modern way of doing business, procuring goods and services and working with vendors, that we don’t usually think about. When things go well, we think about the money we are saving, the opportunities we have and the speed at which complex tasks can be completed. When things go wrong, we... Continue Reading →
One of Hartford, Connecticut’s most recognizable buildings is undergoing an ironic modification. The G. Fox building once was the home to a multi-story department store from which you could buy almost anything. I remember shopping at G. Fox when I worked in downtown Hartford in the early 80s. G. Fox’s flagship store was gradually robbed... Continue Reading →
The word is out, our Sears store is among the 150 stores being closed as the department store financial institution holding company orphaned co-brand of K-mart Big-K, makes it easier for the corporate pallbearers to shovel it into the retail graveyard. Do I sound angry? I’m not, really. I’m disappointed, but Sears has been disappointing... Continue Reading →
Yeah, yeah, the kids will be out in full costumed force tonight, but by the time you venture back into Target, Wal*Mart, Sears or wherever it is you shop, it will be Christmas. If it isn’t already Christmas. Lest you think I left Home Depot off the list, I didn’t, they’re just ahead of the... Continue Reading →
“Those are on sale today, three for $19.99!” I loved hearing that. I was prepared to pay almost $20 for the two boxes I had just placed on the counter. It was like getting a third box for free. Yes, I realize that I was probably experiencing a rotisserie-chicken(1) moment. The “use by” date on... Continue Reading →
"You can help the next customer and then we can figure this out." No. No she can't help the next customer. Your screwed up sale is already in the register. She can't help me, or the next guy or the next guy until she finishes with you. You think that there is an error because... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you would waste very little time getting to the subject on your mind. “Cheryl, please pour me some wine and, unless he has resolved to give up alcohol, a Yuengling for my young friend.” “You know I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.” “I know, you’re trying to avoid the... Continue Reading →
