Author Archives: Tim Miles

Best Buy Made My Mom Cry

By Tim Miles Prior to last week, I’ve known my mom to cry only three times: at the funeral of each of her parents and on February 13, 2010 – the day she realized she’d been putting up with my dad for 50 years. I kid! Seriously, though – mom’s not a crier. She’s kind, &hellip Continue reading »

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A Local Business Wake-Up Call

Help you beat the chains? First, help yourself. Do you like the idea of supporting local businesses? Is that like asking a politician if he’s for more jobs and against crime? But … and it’s an awfully big but … your locally-owned business has got to meet me MORE than halfway. Sorry if that seems &hellip Continue reading »

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