Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
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 →
Earlier this week, I stumbled across a blog from one of my periodic blog buddies. I don’t mean that sometimes we are buds and sometimes not, but she writes on a somewhat irregular schedule. Anyway, Jess posted a 10-minuted SoC writing exercise and in my comment, I suggested that she might like to try the... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, I would order the first round, and you would start in on me right away. “What’s the do-it-yourself vacation boy doing these days?” “I’ve been installing drain tile and a small drywell to take care of the last remaining downspout that wasn’t piped underground.” “Digging ditches?” “Exactly, just like... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago John Howell (one of my favs) wrote one of his “10 things not to do” posts on the subject of grocery shopping. Having violated several of those rules, I dredged up my notes on grocery shopping. I love it when other people decide what I should write about. Up until the... Continue Reading →
Pantene, you had me at: “Shampoo and Conditioner in One.” To me that mean half the time, half the risk of getting burny stuff in my eyes and half the number of bottles in the shower. That last bit is important. When you’re a guy, sharing a bathroom with your wife and teenage daughter, you... Continue Reading →
