...heard rumors or more likely urban legends... You know, I've heard stories about today's topic. Apparently, there are people who actually put money INTO an ATM? Can you believe that? Who does this? Certainly, not me. And, it's not because I prefer to make deposits the old fashioned way (NOTE: Many jokes were passed on here), rather I don't have any extra income that is not already in the bank.I use my local bank's ATM all the time. I am constantly making myself more poor by withdrawi... Read Full Story
Well look at that, Elijah is turning 30! Small towns in the Midwest are warm and friendly places. They are the kind of towns where everyone knows everyone else. Generally, people look out for each other and wish only the best for each other.Even local businesses get in on the act of wishing others well. I remember the grain elevator near my house used to always put area children's names on their lighted sign announcing and wishing them a happy birthday.Just the other day, I drove past this... Read Full Story
Well look at that, Elijah is turning 30! Small towns in the Midwest are warm and friendly places. They are the kind of towns where everyone knows everyone else. Generally, people look out for each other and wish only the best for each other.Even local businesses get in on the act of wishing others well. I remember the grain elevator near my house used to always put area children's names on their lighted sign announcing and wishing them a happy birthday.Just the other day, I drove past this... Read Full Story
...perhaps, such was NOT the case Midwestern Meditations was born out of a desire to spotlight the special character and openness of the people of the Midwest. In short, it has widely been believed that people in the Midwest are more welcoming than other parts of the country. It's not that other parts of the U.S. are bad, but rather that you can always expect extra special hospitality in the Midwest.When you look around the Midwest, you often see neighborhoods and homes with Welcome signs a... Read Full Story
...perhaps, such was NOT the case Midwestern Meditations was born out of a desire to spotlight the special character and openness of the people of the Midwest. In short, it has widely been believed that people in the Midwest are more welcoming than other parts of the country. It's not that other parts of the U.S. are bad, but rather that you can always expect extra special hospitality in the Midwest.When you look around the Midwest, you often see neighborhoods and homes with Welcome signs a... Read Full Story
Yes, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words... At first glance, one might think this is just a picture taken through the windshield of a car. But, there is SO much more going on here. First, apparently I have spied the only Jamaican made automobile in the world. Second, if you are going to add after market turn signals to your rear view mirrors...don't you think it wise to take a few seconds to make sure that you put the left-pointing arrow on the left side of the car and vice versa?... Read Full Story
Yes, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words... At first glance, one might think this is just a picture taken through the windshield of a car. But, there is SO much more going on here. First, apparently I have spied the only Jamaican made automobile in the world. Second, if you are going to add after market turn signals to your rear view mirros...don't you think it wise to take a few seconds to make sure that you put the left-pointing arrow on the left side of the car and vice versa? ... Read Full Story
21 parking spaces.21 signs.Yeah, ok, but I have a question. Where can I park a compact car?And, I checked already. No, this is not a Shriner's office park.
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