The Grumpy Old Fart Customer
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The Gentle Art Of Shopping Self-Defense
A very dear friend of mine shared a shopping story with me that made my customer-blood boil. My friends’ mother, a very spry and active septuagenarian, still drives, shops and does most all of her household routines herself, including work in the garden. She… Continue Reading “The Gentle Art Of Shopping Self-Defense”
Back To School Sale—Skin Care—Seriously?!!!!
Back to School Sales have existed for as long as there have been department/discount stores, even the more boutique stores caught on to this mass purchasing craze. That shopping reveille call that brings people (mostly moms) out of their summer hammock slumber. As a… Continue Reading “Back To School Sale—Skin Care—Seriously?!!!!”
The 5G Diaper
So, all of the hoopla, fanfare, shouting and whoop-whoops have ended, now the construction of the 5G network has begun, coming to a neighborhood near you soon. And now, it won’t be long before we are all being x-rayed on a daily basis, bombarded… Continue Reading “The 5G Diaper”
If You Build It—They Will Fly!
In the continuing saga of The Little Plane That Can’t Fly, our biggest aircraft manufacturer has issued a threat— “If we don’t get approval soon to let the airlines fly them, then we will stop building the aircraft”. As if to say if you… Continue Reading “If You Build It—They Will Fly!”
Best When Used By:?
I know I have written about this issue before but today I have a glaring example of how the “Best When Used By” bullshit isn’t working. In my ever-increasing effort to start eating healthier I am working towards consuming non-meat–meat products (I know, it… Continue Reading “Best When Used By:?”
Moldy Rice In Just 90 Seconds
Generally speaking, I am not a fan of any food that is identified as “instant”. Usually what makes instant food instant is some form of chemicals that I usually cannot pronounce. These chemicals generally include some form of preservative like the ones that can… Continue Reading “Moldy Rice In Just 90 Seconds”
Egg-Spectations
I have written about the beloved “Manager’s Specials” before, the hurry it out the door, sell it fast, food that is on the edge of being inedible. The price is usually reduced by half, marked with a bright orange sticker, and the product is… Continue Reading “Egg-Spectations”
Camouflaged Price
Let me start by saying I am not a fan of the camouflaged (Camo) color scheme used on various products, clothes, devices even trucks. But I respect the choices of others who may be a fan of this color scheme, after all, it is… Continue Reading “Camouflaged Price”
Shopping For Antacids Gives Me Heartburn!
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As you get older and enter into the final phase of life, you know, the last 30 years (he says with great optimism and extreme hope), you discover that your diet is becoming a source of great discomfort, especially… Continue Reading “Shopping For Antacids Gives Me Heartburn!”
Cocktails Incognito
Well, its vacation time again and I am getting psyched up and stocked up for that time of year where after fighting traffic, insane road rage and just plain crazy people to get to our vacation haven, you relax for one week. But before… Continue Reading “Cocktails Incognito”
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