Welcome to the Friday mailbag, where you will find comments, questions and ideas that were sent recently by many of you.
“Shane, I was reading your story about vanity plates or specialty/novelty plates (March 8, 2022). Yes, that is like a tattoo on your vehicle and that is exactly what a parent of a 16 year old wants. I have advised many friends over the years to give the gift of a vanity plate to their child on their 16th birthday. While they think it is ‘cool’ to have and to create their own special message, what it really does is advertise to the community whose vehicle it is. Why is this good? As a parent, you will know where your kids were, whether seeking mischief or not, and, oftentimes, before they get home.” – Jim
Aaah. Excellent points, Jim. Thank you. - Shane
“Love your column just the way you do. Even share it some days. Read it every morning. Hubby tells me Happy New Year every morning. (March 10, 2022). LOL Keep the newsletter coming just the way it is.” – Rose
I certainly will. Thank you, Rose. - Shane
“YES!!! I love that song and completely agree with your theory on enough hate and ugly in the world that we certainly don’t need any more! (March 10, 2022). I have a scripture on my desk that I see every morning: Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. … Have a great day!” - Ronda
Keep the positive vibes going strong, Ronda. We could all use them. - Shane
“Enjoyed your clock stories (March 17, 2022); reminded me of a grade school teacher I had. We went into her room one day — the clock was high on the left side wall — and taped over it was a large sign. ‘Time will pass — WILL YOU?’ ”
I love it. But that teacher would likely be suspended today for such a radical approach. - Shane
“I wear a Fitbit as my watch. My wife does the same, and even though we do mostly the same things every day, she always has more miles; I don’t get it? When someone asks me, ‘Do you know the time?’ I say ‘yes’ and walk away (March 17, 2022). Some don’t appreciate the humor in that response.” - Chuck
I appreciate that humor, Chuck, and I am going to give it a try. And regarding your Fitbit, strap it to the dog and get it running around the yard. - Shane
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
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