The Car Wash Life

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Pollen 'Round the Corner

It felt like the winter that would never end. April was an extension of winter save for some days here and there of warmer weather. Now the cold weather has been officially broken. Instead of regular highs in the 40s and 50s, we now have highs in the forecast ranging from the low 70s to low 90s.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The Home Stretch

Location D's convenience store is in its home stretch before closing. The shelves are barely full. We marked items anywhere from 25% to 50% off. Many customers have come in and gotten their RFID stickers. Dad is thinking that it will be closed Monday with the way things are moving. Something I have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

Getting My Car Back - Yeah!

The mechanic figures my Volvo had an issue with its fuel pump. The fuel pump has been replaced, and my car is ready to go. I am waiting right now for Dad to pick me up from home to get my car.I am super excited about that. I feel like I have not driven my car in years. Here is to hoping for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 27, 2018

I Thought He Was Dead

There was a time when I wondered if Harry James had died on the job. In Fall 2010, Harry would work on Mondays all day. I would be there briefly because I would leave around 1 p.m. to go take final college course, The Cold War in Southern Africa, at Loyola College. One of the times I arrived, Harry... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Car Blues

The mechanic has no idea what is wrong with my Volvo. He has not been able to replicate the problem I had with it Saturday. If he still has no idea tomorrow, I will take my car back. I would like to think that the gremlin has disappeared, but I have my doubts. Just like in medicine, a second opinion... Sign in to see full entry.

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