Forgiveness

Easter is just ’round the corner, so let’s hear it for the virtues Jesus came to instill. Today: I hereby forgive AT&T!

Yes, in a turn as dramatic as Sally Field changing personalities, this beloved telecom bane of my existence has shown a radically different face and, as such, garnered my forgiveness.

So wha’happend? I had to pinch myself today when I, with trepidation, walked into the store where I first purchased my iPhone last summer (part 2 came later). I was hoping that the retail staff would be willing to deviate from any policy requiring proof of purchase and take subjective pity on the fact that my car charger wasn’t working.

What then transpired was none other than awe-inducing: boom-ba-da-ding, the floorperson pulled up a record of my purchase within seconds, and the return was not only seamlessly executed, but even upgraded (or, as I like to say, Upgrayedd-ed) to a better model.

As long as “this” AT&T is talkin’, I’m forgiving.

It’s ba-ack…


Actually, attempts to pull me into the ponzi-scheme-o’-the-day haven’t really subsided; I just chose to refrain from posting all of them that have poured in since I first posted on this lamentable practice in June ’07

But today’s email forced my hand; I must vent…

To: (impersonal dist list here)

Hey there!
I would be remiss if I didn’t let ya’ll know about the special MonaVie has going through the end of March. They are waiving the normal $39 start up enrollment fee, so now you can buy MonaVie at wholesale prices. The beauty of this promo is that there is no purchase commitment, no hidden fees, just access to the lowest possible price on the product for one year! It has certainly kept me busier than usual. Good thing I’m drinking it to keep my energy levels up! Rock on acai berry!

So if you are interested, let me know and I can give you further info…just wanted to be sure I let everyone in on a good deal! No pressure….
Here’s to your health!
Blessings,

My burning ontological question: does the fact that something is wholesale make it intrinsically better?

The rhetorical question is: will MonaVie’s salesforce, in its need to stay amped to promote the beverage, be sufficient as a consumer base for the product? Let’s lift a glass to derivative, self-referential economics!

"Don’t assume"

I often reflect on these simple yet sage words from my college comrade John when I find myself judging someone’s character prematurely.

That said, sometimes assumptions can work to our advantage.

Other times, they can go awry….

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Amazon.com

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…viva la direct marketing! And of course, the Motor City Madman.