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 | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
The amount of advertisements during the holidays never ceases to amaze me. The average consumer is barraged with sales and promotions. Newspapers,mailbox, internet…You can’t avoid them.One ad from a clothing business, sent to me online, just caught...
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 | Jul 1, 2008 | Business
First impressions are everything. My Father had an expression…”When you go to the bank to borrow money…wear your best suit.” When a customer enters a place of business and is greeted by a sloppy disheveled person, it makes a very poor first...
by debidrecksler | Jul 1, 2008 | Business
Life has to be a balancing act of work and play or the stress of never coming up for air can cause all kinds of stress related problems. Sometimes my brain starts getting foggy and I know it’s time to take a break and do something that I find totally relaxing....