by Al Ernredell | Nov 28, 2011 | customer service, Magic, Magicians, restaurants, Reviews
So, we got a few gift cards recently. American Express gift cards, to be exact. And the problem is that AE charges merchants more than V/MC charge and so, it makes finding a merchant that accepts AE a little more challenging. Then what happens if you find an online...
by None Here | Nov 11, 2011 | customer service, Magic, Motivation, Reviews
My wife does coupons. I mean she really does coupons. And she has gotten THOUSANDS of dollars in savings for us. We have often gone to the Staples office supply store in Allen, TX on McDermott Road to shop. Occasionally, we have an OfficeMax™ coupon that Staples...
by Al Ernredell | Oct 6, 2011 | customer service, Family Entertainment, Magic, Motivation, Reviews
Happy birthday do me! Today is the anniversary of me discovering America. And since it is an event that marks the passing of youth, I take this time to tell you how to keep the youthful vim and vigor not expected of the old and ancient. READING! A lengthy discussion...
by Al Ernredell | Nov 12, 2010 | comedy, Motivation, Reviews
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird’s chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, “I’m sorry, your duck,...
by Al Ernredell | Oct 25, 2010 | restaurants, Reviews
It’s funny what your adult brain thinks of when it wants to reminisce. Mine took me back to summer trips my family would make to Weatherford, TX. Just after you get off I-20 in Hudson Oaks, there is a restaurant, R & K Cafe. I don’t remember if this is...