The Grumpy Old Fart Customer
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The New Year’s Resolution-ists
So here we are in the New Year, a time for renewal, new beginnings, a second chance to correct all the failures of the past year—right? Well, I guess I am the eternal pessimist where this is concerned. Every New Years Eve at midnight… Continue Reading “The New Year’s Resolution-ists”
The New Year’s Resolution
Well, another year has come and gone. 2018 was a year of incredible oddities, especially in politics. The whole thing leaves you wondering how much longer we can continue this charade of lies and deceptions. Maybe 2019 will be the turning point for our… Continue Reading “The New Year’s Resolution”
Discounts Aren’t Real?
Well, Christmas is in the books for another 364 days, so now what? It is now time for the hoard of post-holiday discounts. You know, the days of post-holiday shopping hangover that lingers for the next few weeks. Just when you thought the stores… Continue Reading “Discounts Aren’t Real?”
The Russians Have Hacked Christmas!
Let me explain first, I am not a Christian, I follow a more spiritual or maybe agnostic path, possibly sprinkled with a little science just for good measures (but, that’s not important right now). However, when it came to the “Holidays”, I was raised… Continue Reading “The Russians Have Hacked Christmas!”
Warning: Christmas Can Induce Seizures
Christmas has always been a holiday where decorations adorn the landscape of every town with tinsel and lights. This was also the case in virtually every neighborhood where I grew up, every house had lights, most of which were candle flame shaped, and somewhat… Continue Reading “Warning: Christmas Can Induce Seizures”
Let Me Explain: The Broken Candy Kiss Dilemma
I would like to stop for a moment and explain my writings here. Recently, articles began to surface regarding complaints about the chocolate candies wrapped in foil (synonym: smooches), seems that most of them sold during the holidays had their tips broken off. This… Continue Reading “Let Me Explain: The Broken Candy Kiss Dilemma”
Restocking for Dollars
Even as I am slowing down and entering the final stage of life, I still cannot bring myself to enjoy the process of shopping. In the earlier stages of my life, I was too busy running the rat race to notice what a pain… Continue Reading “Restocking for Dollars”
The Membership-Only Club
As I had written in a previous post, I recently visited one of the membership-only, retail warehouse shopping clubs. After a harrowing experience with the club gas station (as previously written), I entered the warehouse and suddenly remembered why I despise retail. This place… Continue Reading “The Membership-Only Club”
Membership-Only Gas Prices
I am sure that all of you are familiar with the discount membership-warehouse store-club concept. This week, I paid a visit to one those clubs for the first time in many years. I don’t live close enough to a club for the discounts to… Continue Reading “Membership-Only Gas Prices”
The Cruise to Tourist Trap City
Recently, I took a cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska, it is without question one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth. Its beauty is virtually unequaled, with a magic and serenity that can virtually lower blood pressure by 20 points instantly. … Continue Reading “The Cruise to Tourist Trap City”
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