Thanksgiving is over and "Black Friday" has begun. All though, black Friday deals already started on Wednesday. Where did the term Black Friday come from? Wondering about this question, I did a little research and found out the black Friday (as it was officially called) started in 1924 by Macy's on the Friday after Thanksgiving.…Read more Ready, Set, Go
Month: November 2014
Through A Child’s Eye
Thanksgiving is now just a few days away. Many families as well as mine, have made plans to get together for a nice diner and maybe some games after. The most amazing thing I love to hear when you ask a small child "What are you thankful for?" is their pure innocent answers. Like, thankful…Read more Through A Child’s Eye
Cell Phone Blaahs
At times we take things for granted and don't realize how much we really depend on them. Yesterday, while working in a bookstore booth for a college football game, I drop a hand-held scanner on my cell phone and broke the screen. Not only can I not see what is on the screen but it…Read more Cell Phone Blaahs
Throwing Curve Balls
The one amazing thing about cars is, that you don't think about all the mechanics involved. You just turn the key and it starts.........well it's suppose to. A few days ago, my wife was meeting with me at a local fast food place as we usually do on a Monday night before band…Read more Throwing Curve Balls
One Time Won’t Hurt
For many Americans, we wake up in the morning and look forward to smelling and drinking that special morning cup of coffee. For some of us though, it doesn't stop after 1 or 2 cups. Some of us just have to keep drinking that coffee until late in the morning. We leave an extra 15…Read more One Time Won’t Hurt