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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Fully Vaccinated

I received the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Sunday. I went to the mass vaccination site at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, which for you trivia buffs happens to be where one of TAPS' sister resides. The vaccine process was smooth. I was in and out. Conspicuous by my absence describes me... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

Kenny and the Customers

Dad had a lot of issues with Kenny. However, one issue Dad did not have as it related to Kenny was in regard to customer relations. Kenny was great with customers. I do not recall hearing from Dad Kenny getting one complaint. That was fascinating to me. Even great employees are bound to get a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Lazy and Stirring the Pot

Kenny's big problem was that he was lazy. Tell Kenny to clean up, and he would not do it. To make a point, Dad decided to teach Kenny a lesson by putting sand in some of the trashcans, then telling Kenny to do it. Kenny had sweat on his brow as he lugged the trashcans. The performance did improve... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 5, 2021

A Wrestling Fan Like Me

I started hanging out at Location A in June 1994, when I had just turned nine years old. Kenny worked outside at the automatic conveyor tunnel. I would handle the buttons while he handled the prepping and money. I liked working with Kenny. He was a big wrestling fan. I could talk wrestling all day... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 2, 2021

New Series - Kenny

Kenny was a Location A employee who worked for Dad from 1994 through 2001. When I get into the nitty gritty of this series, you will be amazed he lasted that long. Kenny is one of Dad's least favorite employees ever. When it comes to the 1990s, he is one of the most interesting Location A employees.... Sign in to see full entry.

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