My dad owned and operated a gas station-grocery store from the time he returned from the Army to the day he died. Running the business required long hours, which were often spent outdoors pumping gas and cleaning windshields in all kinds of weather, but he never complained. Instead, he had fun at work and actually,…
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Lessons from the Wedding Tippers
Back in the day, it was common for a wedding reception guest list to exceed 500 people. Unlike today, kids of all ages were invited so my sister and I had a lot of fun joining the celebrations. Many of the receptions in our coal-mining region were held in a castle-like building not far from…
Twirling Bunghole
The beach is a popular destination on holidays, including Memorial Day weekend. In addition to remembering and thanking those who served this great country so that we could do things like write this fabulously funny blog a few times each week, people come to relax and unwind. Those who were trapped in the cold weather…
It’s About the Customer
Back in the day, my dad owned and operated a gas station that had a small grocery store in the back. It was the prototype for today’s Sheetz stores. My sister and I would go to work with him and hang out in the back with my grandma. While at work we learned to dust…
Let’s Make a Deal
I don’t like staying in hotels. There’s something about resting my head on a pillow used by hundreds, if not thousands, of other people that just seems wrong. However, a recent work-related trip required me to use the communal pillow for a few days. I checked-in on my way from the airport using the hotel…
Talk Deli to Me
My husband and I were having people over a few weeks ago for a house concert by the Steel Blossoms. I didn’t have time to make hors d’oeuvres so I decided to order them from the local chain grocery store deli. I picked up the catering brochure a week before, filled out the order form,…
My Fruit of the Womb 