Tag Archives: Walmart

Seven Quick Takes Friday: Back to Cruel Edition

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

1) Current mood: 2) I dropped off the film at the local Walmart on Thursday, as that was the first chance I had to visit the place and do so. It’s going to take around a week or so to … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes: Handmaid’s Edition

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

1) Current mood: 2) In “Primus Is Dead and Here’s the Proof” news, it seems there is a live action Banana Splits movie and it looks terrible. It’s horror, it’s going straight to home media and it has the SyFy … Continue reading →

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When the Cat’s Away…

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

Notice anything…? Word of the day: annoyapointed. The state of being both annoyed and disappointed at the exact same time. Which describes me to a tee right now. This morning, I stopped by a local Walmart to check the toys. … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes: “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere” Edition

Posted on June 14, 2019 by

1) Current mood: 2) Apparently, Walmart has changed their absenteeism policy. Instead of having nine days, it’s been reduced to five. Seriously. At the meeting, everyone was forced to watch a video on the subject; the company mouthpiece said that … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

It finally happened: the HRC revoked Wal-Mart’s perfect score after complaints from transgender workers. To which I say, “Good. About damned time.” As I’ve said, I worked there years ago. Wal-Mart is one of the worst companies anyone could possibly be … Continue reading →

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Chance Encounter

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

Yesterday, as I was walking to work, a truck driver waved at me. I froze at first but then smiled and waved back; it was Sean, who had been a cashier at my old Walmart until he was fired about … Continue reading →

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It Can Happen Here

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

By now, everyone knows about Las Vegas.  At least 59 people died. Nearly 530 people were injured. We’re learning the names, as well as the fact of the shooter’s stockpile, but still, we have no motivations. Since the shooter acted alone, we may … Continue reading →

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