Category Archives: customer service is dead

Apologies: You’re Doing It Wrong (Roots Bistro Edition)

Update: You can read my thoughts on Roots Bistro’s response to this whole situation. I hope you’ll also consider making a donation to the Houston Area Women’s Center in honor of Roots Bistro. It is a way for you to … Continue reading

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Target Turns Capitalists into Socialists

I’m not a Missoni fan. I’m only begrudgingly a Target shopper. I, therefore, was not queued up at six this morning to buy the Missoni for Target line like so many apparently were. I’ve read several articles on the ensuing … Continue reading

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Fear the Bag

I’ve been spending down a Target gift card. At the check-out stand, I received a re-usable bag with this message on the bottom: A tag on the bag explains more about who sponsored it and what it is for, but … Continue reading

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Dear HEB Bunker Hill

I’m sorry, but it’s over. Since you opened, on many occasions, I’ve driven past many other stores to choose to shop with you. I hit my frustration ceiling this morning, however, and would like to let you know what you … Continue reading

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Book Note: Turning Point

Sunday, 4th October, 14.39 hours in which an AT&T repair truck is blockaded at the intersection by angry and desperate residents, and the blogger is at home to the most charitable reader. An observer would note this, the following: he, … Continue reading

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