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Sunday, February 23, 2025

A Cold Undercarriage

A touch-free customer once asked me if the water was hot. I told her that I did not know but could confirm that the undercarriage is cold water. I know that from the experiencer of accidentally walking through it. Recommended Reading Splish Splash... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 21, 2025

A William Sequel

Never before can I recall doing a direct sequel to a series. Recent developments with former employee William have necessitated me doing a sequel to William. The first entry in this series will serve as a refresher course on William. While I cannot sum up everything, I feel that I am applying the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

I Saw the Pope Once

When I was 10 years, I got to see Pope John Paul II at the Baltimore Orioles baseball stadium, where the Pontiff celebrated Mass. A moving experience it was. Would I do it again with another Pontiff? The answer is no. My feeling is that I did it once and so I would like to leave it open for someone... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Dad: Tired of Robbie

“Robbie, you have got to find another job. I am sick of your attitude. I'm giving you three months to find one." I was shocked on Thursday when Dad casually informed Ann and me what he told Robbie. Dad had not mentioned to us anything about letting Robbie go. Dad said it was an accumulation of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

When Howard Backs Up

When Howard Booth works on an automtic touch-free, he will back his pickup truck to it. That way, he has tools and parts readily available. Yesterday, he needed to work on one. A vehicle was being washed, but Howard could still back his truck up to it. I walked over to Howard and joked, "If you want... Sign in to see full entry.

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