Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
I’m sitting here on Sunday, watching it snow, trying to follow the Steelers football game against the Browns and corresponding with former coworkers who are wondering who replaced me in the “do we close the office” decision making role. I hated to tell them, but it’s the CEO, the guy who grew up in Buffalo,... Continue Reading →
It’s Saturday. Thanksgiving is behind us (in the US) and Rivalry Weekend (US College Football) is underway. So much to talk about, but we have another issue to deal with. In any case, we need to pay attention to Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt as we go: “Your Friday prompt for Stream... Continue Reading →
The little mall that is closest to us, is up for sale. Not just on the market, heading to the auction block. It was never much of a mall, but we always liked going there. Also, going there made going to the big mall in Holyoke, MA a special event. I will age myself mightily... Continue Reading →
As has become customary here at No Facilities, today’s post has been inspired by recent events and by Linda G. Hill’s special kind of torture know as Stream of Consciousness Saturday. The prompt Linda gave us for this week is: “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is ‘passive/aggressive.’ Use one, use both, bonus... Continue Reading →
Remember the Discovery Channel show about how the natural processes and animals would gradually reclaim the planet from the ill-effects of humankind? Well, this post isn’t about that show (I did like it though). This is about the awkward phase we’re moving into where we will be dealing more and more with machines and robots... Continue Reading →
I wanted to talk about Sears (yes, again) because the closing of our local Sears store has hit me hard. The prospect of Sears not surviving hit me even harder. Still, I wasn't going to tell the story, because I’ve talked about Sears before and I don’t remember what all I’ve said. Then Greg at... 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 →
If we were having a beer, you would be bemoaning the time of our meeting. “I think we should start meeting earlier.” “Why, what’s wrong with 3:00?” “It will be getting dark by the time we leave. I like to go home in daylight.” “If you’re planning to come out in favor of Daylight Saving... Continue Reading →
“Just take it, it’s free, just go! Have a nice day.” Last week, I was in Target to buy some candy. Not for Halloween, for the candy bowls on my bookcase. I’ve talked about this before, I have candy on the bookcase by my door. People depend on that candy being there. If you think... Continue Reading →
