I am not doing much of anything today because I am observing Yom Kippur. It is the Day of Atonement for Jews worldwide. It marks a time of prayer and full fasting when our only job is to reflect and ask for forgiveness for things done to offend or hurt ourselves, and more importantly others. It i
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09/30/2017
Consumers Beware. Stay away from Mavis Discount Tire whatever you do. This company was founded in 1949 and now has stores in numerous east coast states. I wish I had read their reviews before I purchased tires from them about three and a half years ago. In addition to the tires I was advised my r
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09/29/2017
It is a great day here in the Berkshires because the humidity is gone. We have had an official heat wave here for the last five days, over 90 degrees and humidity at 70%. So now, with temps in the 70'sand no excessive humidity I feel like I could do anything. It feels great.
09/28/2017
I have had my cars serviced and readied for winter. When I picked up my older Benz last week the wash guy pointed out a dime size hole on the fiberglass passenger side well below the door. I have no idea where this came from but it bothered me. Monday I went to my local body shop and spoke with t
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09/27/2017
Last night at dusk I saw a largely white skunk coming my way. I got the camera but thought better of it. I have seen skunks at Tanglewood numerous times but never one like this. It was almost entirely white with just a touch of black underneath, and it was wide, furry, and booking pretty good. Wi
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09/27/2017
It's only two little words but they matter a lot. I like to know that people I give business to, appreciate it. Today, about five minutes ago actually, I got a thank you call from the shop that replaced my brakes, pads and rotors last week. It was a simple thing really but It made me very happy.W
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09/26/2017
I am an old soul. I like things easy and familiar and I find the more challenging the time the less I want to be troubled with something complicated. I prefer my pups and the people I know and love who support me always. So when my stuff isn't up to stuff, I take a walk or water my plants or talk
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09/26/2017
I am of the view that there is no business like earned business. While it is hard to secure clients when you first start out it is more important than ever to work hard to find them yourself. It goes to my fundamental beliefs that anything worth having is worth earning on your own. There are many
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09/25/2017
It was over 90 degrees with serious humidity in western Massachusetts yesterday, and it will be again today. What a struggle. I am soooooooo very grateful for air conditioning. I am really looking forward to cool fall temperatures and turning blowing leaves. My outside plants and flowers are real
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09/25/2017
When life is tough and you need a distraction if you have big trees like I do, let me recommend trimming the trees and removing the dead or hanging ones. I have done this before and it is, in my view, the greatest show on earth if you hire the right people. In my case I have a wonderful aborist w
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09/24/2017
