Monthly Archives: July 2020

chanel

Posted on July 31, 2020 by | Leave a comment

A treat I bought for myself for working a lot of crazy overtime.

Even proles like me want a luxury item sometimes.

There was a return shipping label in the box in case I just didn’t like it, but I like it.

Bottle of Bleu de Chanel fragrance held in my hand

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easter island store lynchburg

Posted on July 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

When in Lynchburg, Virginia, I try to stop at the Easter Island store.

https://easterislandva.blogspot.com

Easter Island statue replica and statement of anti-racism on front door

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blessing box

Posted on July 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

I have not seen one of these before. A “blessing box”. Take what you need, leave what you can.

It’s on the corner with Cumberland Road Church of God in Bluefield West Virginia, but I don’t know if it’s actually theirs.

I like their slogan, “a healing church for hurting people.” I hope it is so. This is not an endorsement. I trust very few churches.

Blessing box mini food pantry on street corner near Cumberland Road Church of God

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the happy couple

Posted on July 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Funny lookin’.

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play it

Posted on July 19, 2020 by | 1 comment

Sit at home on a Sunday afternoon and play (DJ) with myself. 🎸🎶

TV screen with music app playing

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roll of windows

Posted on July 17, 2020 by | Leave a comment

These paper towels make me think of Microsoft Windows.

Roll of paper towels embossed with design that looks like Windows logo

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jj and the toys

Posted on July 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

JJ with three of his things. He keeps them close.

Our dog JJ posing with three of his toys

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drinkin’ song

Posted on July 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Barkeep if you want to be some help,
Take a bottle of Please Release Me off the shelf.
Let me open up my soul and pour the contents in,
Tonight my solitaire turns Into gin

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the great refund victory

Posted on July 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Years ago when price scanning at store checkouts was coming about, the Kroger on West Market Street had a scanning guarantee. “If an item scans incorrectly, you will be refunded and receive one of the item free. Limit $20.” Something like that.

It was a tremendous guarantee, and I had the great fortune of being the recipient one time.

I can’t remember the item, but I bought something that was $10 and change, and it rang up $11 and change. I went right to customer service happy as I could be.

The store manager rolled his eyes as he opened the cash drawer and got out a dollar. Of course I said, “NUNT UHH!” and pointed to the signs hanging all over the store.

He made good on the guarantee. As little money as I had back then, it was a big deal. It didn’t take long for the chain to water that offer down.

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ever eat a pine tree?

Posted on July 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Identical in taste and texture. Stats same.

I’ve been eating grape-nuts since jr. high school.

It started with a television commercial featuring Euell Gibbons. “Ever eat a pine tree?” I feel like I’m betraying Euell when I buy the store brand, but it’s two bux less.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euell_Gibbons

Pictures of the cereal boxes in question plus stats panels of each

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