Monthly Archives: May 2023

There’s a Dollar Store Near You

Let’s track the history of American retail and service establishments. If you watch old movies and TV shows, you know that in the 19th century our ancestors took their horse… Read more »

Our Vanishing History

  Some years back, I had lunch with a now-deceased friend who was a former state senator. When I asked if he missed interacting with the public, he said, “Oh,… Read more »

It Was Only a Dream

It was only a dream. The White House sent out a press release. “Joint press conference tonight, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. This will be a… Read more »

A Class Like No Other

Here’s to the graduating class of 2023. Unlike any other senior class in history, their four-year high school journey has been a roller coaster. Starting in their freshman year, chaos… Read more »