Content by Bill Kalmar
A Potpourri of Puzzling ProblemsGive your head a break with some lighter news
Mon, 03/13/2017 - 12:01
Our universe seems to be in a state of flux, discombobulation, and transmutation. Every day a new issue surfaces that boggles the mind. It could be a debate on the number of people at the inauguration, a discussion of “alternative facts,” the… Holiday MemoriesThe way we were
Thu, 12/22/2016 - 11:02
One of my favorite songs is from the movie, The Way We Were with music orchestrated by the incomparable Marvin Hamlisch. It is a poignant song that hearkens back to what a lot of us consider the “good ol’ days.”
Here is just a small verse from… Please Leave Your Chewing Gum on the BedpostOr face the consequences
Wed, 08/24/2016 - 10:10
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hose of you at a certain age (meaning old) will no doubt remember the song, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour?” It was a single released in 1959 and sung by Lonnie Donegan. It’s an irritating song but not as irritating as the thousands of… Call and ResponseSay goodbye to scammers
Thu, 03/10/2016 - 15:38
Isn’t caller ID wonderful?! Every day we get calls that are listed as “unavailable,” “out of area,” “name not found,” “anonymous,” and “toll-free caller.” Most of the calls are scams and generally we don’t answer. But on occasion, when I want to… I’m Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas!Have yourself a merry little... holiday? <em>Gack!</em>
Wed, 12/23/2015 - 12:19
Lots of discussion this time of the year as to whether we should wish people a Merry Christmas or a Happy Holiday. Evidently there is a cottage industry staffed by people who are offended by anyone uttering the words “Merry Christmas.” Frankly, I… Do You Check Expiration Dates?It’s a good way to ensure a quality experience
Thu, 10/29/2015 - 15:50
My wife Mary has an obsession—she always checks the expiration and freshness dates on food products that we purchase. Mary also marks purchase dates on products such as ketchup, mustard, and salad dressings when she places these items in our… Customer Service Run AmokDo we deserve to be overindulged? You bet.
Thu, 05/14/2015 - 17:00
We’ve all heard and seen commercials that claim “Customer service is No. 1 with us” or “We treat our customers like we want to be treated.” If these statements rang true, you’d think we’d hear more about contented consumers and their positive… Corporate Culture vs. Government CultureWhere’s the accountability?
Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:59
D uring the last year or so we’ve been subjected to automotive recalls and government mismanagement. There’s a distinct difference in how these incidents are handled. In the corporate world, people who have been responsible for misconduct or… Top 10 Foregone Christmas TraditionsHow many do you remember?
Wed, 12/24/2014 - 00:00
Listening to classic Christmas music on a radio station that labeled the songs as “holiday traditions” certainly brought back memories of holiday traditions from the past. Some of them, in fact, are so traditional they’re in danger of being lost… Your Privacy Is Not PrivateIt’s a brave new transparent world
Mon, 10/13/2014 - 14:20
We live in a world where virtually nothing is private anymore. There are Internet search engines that allow people to determine our addresses, our home and cell phone numbers, our marital statuses, our employment records, our credit ratings, and…
