Flippin Friday Fragments

‘Flippin’ has appeared in my title before. Having driven through Flippin, I can say I did not have a flippin experience there. It is a nice town, not flippin bad.

It’s time to flip on a few neurons and write up your flippin fragments. Mrs. 4444 has posted about her flippin experiences at school but she always has the time to collect fragments at her blog.

A little serendipity the other day - checking the MMM (3M company) stock and discovering the company ran a “Most Gifted Wrapper” contest.



Would you buy a vacuum cleaner from Lisleman? Unlike the fast talking persistent sales rep at my door the other day, I’m a slow talker. Slow talking didn't help me much when I tried to sell vacuums long ago. I did manage to sell a few.

The fast talker at my door was pushing cable/internet services. He had the make-the-customer/victim-feel-good technique well perfected. At one point seeing the door about to close, he says, “Has anyone told you, you look like George Lucas?”

What an opening? I start to glow in the idea of being famous but then remember why he is standing at my door. “If I had George’s money I could afford your service.” I replied.

My wireless mouse was not mousing well the other day. It needed new batteries. Fresh batteries and it’s chasing the cursor again.

I often have low expectations. Think low and be pleasantly surprised, I say.

My brother, the hunter, often shares part of his bounty with me. He recently called with an offer of pheasant breasts. Not only fresh meat but already cleaned and ready to be cooked.

Speaking of flipped neurons, I think/wonder is there a chance I could write something people would be willing to buy. What do you think of 

Boomer Guide to 

Walmart Greeters Conversations 

Are you like me and feel a bit of pressure to have something interesting to say to the nice greeters?

Or maybe I should rent my face out as a George Lucas look alike.