RETAIL WORKERS ARE QUITTING AT RECORD RATES FOR HIGHER PAYING WORK: "MY LIFE ISN'T WORTH A DEAD-END JOB"The Washington Post, June 21, 2021 I don’t miss malls except for the kiosk where they sold watch batteries and Annie's where they made fresh, hot pretzels. I quit wearing a watch, solving one problem -- and learned … Continue reading DEATH OF THE MALL
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WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? – Marilyn Armstrong
The heat went out. Again. Third or fourth time since the temperature started its plunge past zero. This was going to be the coldest night of the year to date so of course, the boiler went out. I called the company -- and the guy who fixes stuff was supposed to call back and let me … Continue reading WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? – Marilyn Armstrong
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10 LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE YOU CRY UNCLE
Why does the translator always pop up and offer to translate my Spam? Isn't there some way to make that go away and never come back? When I get put on hold, they always tell me how important I am to them, often just before they disconnect me or start playing the most annoying music … Continue reading 10 LITTLE THINGS TO MAKE YOU CRY UNCLE
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