Monthly Archives: January 2014

Writing Down Rules

Honor your parents: that’s a rule, right? And don’t kill or steal or tell lies to hurt someone. Good rules, all written down for us. Growing up, I had some unwritten rules by which to abide: don’t talk back to … Continue reading

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Our Discontented Winter

The refrigeration business slows down in winter. It’s the time when we catch up on household chores, take a vacation and spend quiet time together. This year, though, it seems to have become a winter of discontent. We have begun shopping … Continue reading

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