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Comment on Today’s Kvetch: The Dying Art of Grocery Bag Packing by Nora Wright

Nora Wright — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:08:36 +0000

i think you could have said something to Management in the store, in a non-confrontational way, and maybe it would make an impression – personal contact puts a “face” on the issue, as it were.

You don’t have to identify specific personnel, just state that you’ve noticed a trend concerning how your purchases are bagged. Maybe even ask if they train employees in bagging, i mean, obviously you’re not born knowing how to pack a bag with a mix of packages.

But, just to play devil’s advocate, when a mom shopping for 5 has three dozen items (or more!) rolling down that belt, is there time to sort and carefully bag all those items? Especially if there are three more customers right behind her? Just sayin that maybe the mindset is to get the customer out the door as quickly as possible.

One more thought. If you have some delicate items, you can ask the bagger to pack them separate, or a certain way, etc. i’ve asked them to use a plastic bag for meat that might leak, things like that. Maybe a little one-on-one might work, might be worth a try

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Mary Birkholz

Mary Birkholz — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:08:40 +0000

Well then, may the time away be useful and fruitful. The part about where you hit the irrational resistance and turmoil- too true. For me anyway it’s a pretty clear sign that something there need attention.

Good journey to you.

Beez
(@beezerbub)

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Randi

Randi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:13:41 +0000

Completely understand your decision & commend you for it. It’s remarkably hard to walk away from the Net, and even harder to do so when you’re in a state of contemplation rather than pique.

All I can wish you is good luck in your quest. You already know the challenge of reengaging after a sabbatical, so you know what you are getting into. Just don’t continue to isolate yourself from the Net if you find it’s bringing you diminishing returns, especially if you find you’ve gone too far inside your own head and find your gremlins will not shut up. Sometimes the external reality check is a life saver.

Be well, Greg.

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Nita

Nita — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:53:02 +0000

As you probably know, Steve (badasher) spent most of 2009 ‘going dark’ and is now a little better able to face the world in general. Just don’t forget that we are all here for you if you should need, or just want, the company, the human voices, or the input. ~~Nita

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Mahala

Mahala — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:41:16 +0000

I understand.
I’ll miss you.
Wishing you happiness and ease in 2010.
Much love,
Mahala

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Maren in Oregon

Maren in Oregon — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:41:12 +0000

E-mail me your contact info…Sorry to see you leave Twitter, but I totally understand as I have been trodding the same path for a while.

Comment on Two years later, going dark, again. by Viv

Viv — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:35:47 +0000

I will miss you, Greg, but I understand and support you in this quest for positive change. I truly hope to see you before Balticon, but if I don’t you can count on me insisting on some chat time to catch up on things.

Proud of you for your bravery in this, and sending best wishes and support your way that you find the peace and strength you seek.

Happy New Year, my friend!

Comment on Haiku Challenge – “lost” by Maren

Maren — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:15:50 +0000

A compliment given / A sincere response in kind / Greg, you really rock! #nochallengejustthetruth ‘rock!’

Comment on Footsteps of Giants by Bonnie aka Bonfire

Bonnie aka Bonfire — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:26:22 +0000

As a friend of Kate’s I know that today was a particularly hard day for her and she was very touched by your poem. For that I thank you. Friendship knows no boundaries as, I think, we are all finding out in this new age of blogging, twitter, FB, chatrooms, etc. I don’t think not meeting someone in person makes that friendship an less meaningful, and I believe sir that you have made that clear to us all yet again.