Category Archives: Consumer Advocacy

When did the customer stop being right?

Having received my tax rebate, I decided to buy some coffee at Starbucks yesterday. Of course, they are pushing Pike’s Peak, so they were not brewing Breakfast Blend, my favourite! I asked for my usual french press of of BB … Continue reading

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It’s been said…

…that email is not the best method for communication as it does not provide an appropriate canvas for emotion and empathy; maybe I just am not a great writer. Apparently, the folks at McDonald’s did not understand the tone of … Continue reading

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Jumper, Inside, Lust Caution & Shanghai Reds

I have been enjoying spring break, catching up on the sleep which was so rudely taken away from me as a result of retarded daylight savings time. I have been active watching movies, offering the following reviews: Jumper, Inside and … Continue reading

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I am so fucking mad!

I had a conversation with Pooh today in which I admitted that my blog honesty is screened. While I think it is my right to communicate openly and freely, I would be a complete imbecile to share the details of … Continue reading

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Fasten your seatbelts…

Today I really enjoyed my graphic design class, except for the teacher’s faux pas of calling me Leonard. She realized her mistake during presentation of our projects to open criticism. She asked me why I hadn’t corrected her and I … Continue reading

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Shanghai, Hong Kong, Egg Foo Yung; fortune cookie always wrong.

Last night at the DVD store, I watched The Aristocats. I haven’t seen that movie since it came out, circa 1960. As I was starting the DVD, a child customer heard the Disney audio signature and turned toward the television … Continue reading

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Why sit in the bleachers timid and afraid?

When, Edna, you can be your own parade! Friday was almost my first day alone at the dentist office and I must admit right now that I am dying for that day. The girls in that office are neurotic! Yesterday, … Continue reading

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AT&T, Earthlink & Verizon Suck!

Trying to get an Internet connection for my dad at the house has been an exercise in futility. He originally had a connection with AT&T. He cancelled because of poor customer service. He switched to Verizon, renewing after one year … Continue reading

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