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Forget The Magic Beanstalk, Give Me A Magic Cannabis Plant
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com It’s been another one of those days, at first, I am greeted by the pain of getting out of bed. My back reminds me of just how mortal I actually am. The rest of the day is no… Continue Reading “Forget The Magic Beanstalk, Give Me A Magic Cannabis Plant”
they can put a billionaire in space but they can’t—–
Remember the old expression “they can put a man on the moon, but–?”. That expression was a somewhat contemptuous play on words usually to illustrate our unwillingness to fix something that seems fixable. Well, we now have a new expression: “they can put a… Continue Reading “they can put a billionaire in space but they can’t—–”
62 is the new 40
Allow me to introduce myself: I am the Grumpy Old Fart Citizen. The twin brother of the Grumpy Old Fart Customer (maybe you have read him before). Unlike my twin brother, customer issues are not the only thing that gripes my ass. I am… Continue Reading “62 is the new 40”
Our Next episode: Mystery of the Vanishing TP or A Real Case of the Arse
It began slowly, at first just 4 at a time, then 8, then 16, and 24, then finally 96 of them all at once. Experts are puzzled, no one has a solid explanation, these things are just disappearing into thin air. The police say… Continue Reading “Our Next episode: Mystery of the Vanishing TP or A Real Case of the Arse”
Shopper Mystery Not Mystery Shopper
Many of you are familiar with the concept of “mystery shopper”. Consumer groups, marketing organizations, and most retail corporations hire people who are chosen to shop at a particular store then rate things such as products, store cleanliness, friendliness or customer service overall. Over… Continue Reading “Shopper Mystery Not Mystery Shopper”
The Wrong Helmet
I grew up in a lower middle class, Midwestern neighborhood outside of St. Louis, Missouri in the 1960s and ’70s, where imagination was the most valuable possession that one had. Money for us was in short supply compared to kids who grew up in… Continue Reading “The Wrong Helmet”
A Little Italian Assistenza Clienti’!
When you have Italian blood coursing through your veins there is always the desire for some pasta or other il mangiare delights. This is certainly the case with me, even though I am only 50% Italian blood, it is the dominant gene in my… Continue Reading “A Little Italian Assistenza Clienti’!”
My Unlikely New Year’s Resolution
We are in a New Year, one that could bring us good tidings or one that could see us vaulted into another useless war and economic collapse. This year could the year that prosperity finds its way to those who have little or it… Continue Reading “My Unlikely New Year’s Resolution”
The Oligarch-Corporate Resolutions Of The New Year
Another new year is staring us in the face, at midnight on New Year’s Eve, a fresh set of 12 months will be ahead of us. For many it is a clean slate, the chance to start anew, to make changes in your life… Continue Reading “The Oligarch-Corporate Resolutions Of The New Year”
Breaking News–Santa Claus Sacked: Jolly Old Elf Joins Rest Of Staff In Unemployment Line!
The once-thriving North Pole has finally been reduced to empty buildings that used to house a robust toy and gift making industry. The trend, started by monopolistic, ginormous retailers who sell cheaply built products produced in countries that have low wages and no benefits… Continue Reading “Breaking News–Santa Claus Sacked: Jolly Old Elf Joins Rest Of Staff In Unemployment Line!”
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