As I write in my air-conditioned office, it’s a mere 95 degrees outside. Dog walks end with tongues hanging out, theirs and mine. Back inside we go to bask in the cool air that still seems like a bit of Heaven on Earth each time that first blast hits my face, dripping with sweat. And, summer has only just begun. For the few times the…
Who doesn’t appreciate a really creative sales pitch? After all, who wants to hear the same ole same ole when purchasing a water heater or pair of athletic shoes? But where do we get our new ideas for selling things that don’t have that much sizzle? Our customers! I’m sure with this introduction you are not surprised to learn I am about to tell you…
A friend recently bought a condenser and fan coil for her home air conditioner. Not only was she unable to tell me what she purchased, but also her home is just under five years old. Summer in the south and air conditioning go together like peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, or in this case fan coil and condensing unit. If you find yourself…
If common sense is less common, is nonsense overcome? I keep hearing that common sense is not so common. But is common sense endangered or is it a super power? Perhaps common sense is not as common as it used to be. But, at the same time, are we undervaluing nonsense? After 13.5 inches of rain over the last six days, the sun slipped out…
lk greer, writer