Pictures Are Better Than a Note From Your Mother . . .
Charlotte Adkins has worked with us for years, first at the mail center and more recently at our retail store. About three weeks ago, she took a day off for a chance to hobnob with a celebrity and finally has evidence to prove it.Charlotte and her son, Josh, headed...
With Apologies to Karen Carpenter . . .
Yesterday was a yearly milestone in our part of the country -- the "first snowfall of the winter" (you'll be hearing Karen Carpenter in your head for the rest of the day -- you're welcome).Now those of you in the south may cringe, and those of you in the north will...
The 12 Days of Christmas, Marco Style . . .
The first part of this post is for the locals. Apparently we had an ad for our retail store in the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday editions of the Dayton Daily News. I say "apparently" because it was in the "garage sale" section of the classifieds, so I didn't see it --...
Thelma and Louise Make the Newspaper . . .
Everybody knows Karen, and the locals all know Joanne from visits to our store. But Thelma and Louise? This is a story worth telling . . .Several years ago, we scheduled a show in St. Paul, Minnesota. I don't remember why I didn't go (probably a school conflict), but...
At Long Last, Genesis Trimmers Are Back!
I got an e-mail this afternoon from our friend Bonnie Boyle -- for the first time in years, she is accepting new orders for Genesis Trimmers.This is a plug from me for something we do not sell -- the only place you can get a Genesis Trimmer is from Bonnie at...
Sights from Deer Widow’s Weekend in Michigan
The theme for last weekend's Birch Run show was "Deer Widow's Weekend". Sunday was the first day of deer season, and evidence of the theme was everywhere. The outlet mall, restaurants -- even a truck stop where I filled up was trying to attract the hunters and/or...
A Heart Attack on Every Plate . . .
When we announced that we were going to a show in Birch Run, Michigan, customers who knew told us two things -- make sure to hit the outlet mall (obviously), and make sure to eat at Tony's I-75 Restaurant. We were told that Tony's is a Birch Run legend. No kidding . ....
Karen’s Perfect Birthday Present
This fall has been a challenge for Karen. First her stroke, then the recovery, with everyone watching her every move and trying to make sure she doesn't try to do too much too fast. Yes, it's nice that people care, but even I'll admit that we can be a little...
Hanging On for Dear Life . . .
I went out into the backyard yesterday after church to continue what I worked on last Sunday -- mowing and raking and generally getting the yard ready for winter. The first thing I saw gave me pause . . . This is a tulip poplar -- we have several that I have planted...
Instructions for Last Week’s Slider Card
Connie Vogt did a really cool slider card for the Free Make It & Take It in our store last Wednesday. She sent me photos and instructions -- in advance -- I told her I would post them ASAP.So I sat down after lunch on Wednesday and went to work -- downloaded the...