by debidrecksler | Nov 17, 2012 | Consumer
Today I read that one of the few Kmarts in our small mountain town is closing their doors. I love Kmart…always have! Unlike one of their competitors (starts with a W) I never have to ask twice for assistance. Customer service has always been a priority and any...
by debidrecksler | Oct 10, 2012 | Consumer
The other day I spent an hour in the Asheville Mall. I rarely go shopping there anymore (not like the “old days” when I had 4 children still at home) but family was visiting from out of town and my granddaughter LOVES the mall! While there, I made a quick...
by debidrecksler | Mar 24, 2012 | Consumer
It might sound unusual to some of my readers but I make a habit out of watching television commercials. I don’t do this because I like the commercials…I watch strictly to critique them. Locally made ones are usually the worst because many of them are so...
by debidrecksler | Nov 30, 2011 | Consumer
As the holidays approach, I started thinking about some good tips to share to help my readers stay within their budget. With commercials and advertisements bombarding us daily, it is easy to get swept up in the spending spree. The reality is…Most folks I know...
by debidrecksler | Feb 2, 2011 | Consumer
Yesterday, I had a 6 month follow up visit with a doctor. An expressionless assistant quickly took some information, completely ignoring any additional comments I made.Then she got up, walked out of the exam room and shut the door. I was kept waiting a total of 1 hour...
by debidrecksler | Jan 7, 2011 | Consumer
“When guests visit the restaurant, they’ll be welcomed into a warm, friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the AmericanWest and enjoy dining surrounded by soft natural materials accented by stacked stone as well as western-inspired artwork that includes bronze...
by debidrecksler | Aug 16, 2010 | Consumer
There are a lot of food establishments closing down in our area. Most of the closings are being blamed on the poor economy. I don’t agree that this is the only factor. After writing hundreds of consumer columns through the years, I have come to the conclusion...
by debidrecksler | Aug 6, 2010 | Consumer, Human Interest
I started my professional writing career back in the 90’s writing hundreds of consumer columns. Lately, I have felt the calling again. Typical Doctor’s Waiting Area Several weeks ago, I had a doctor’s appointment. I love this doctor for her bedside...
by debidrecksler | Nov 30, 2009 | Consumer, Human Interest
Scott Weisenberger offers his customers much more than just freshly baked goodies at Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner at 1 Pack Square in downtown Asheville. He’s more like an Ambassador to the city for the countless visitors who can’t resist stopping in...
by debidrecksler | Sep 16, 2009 | Consumer
Selling a house on today’s market is no easy task. My husband and I just canceled a Seller’s listing agreement with our third Realtor in eight months. It would be an understatement to say I am frustrated with the way things are going.We have a great house...
