Restaurants Are Disappearing Quickly Why can we not seem to find a local restaurant that is worth a crap? We used to go to this local small mom-and-pop place called “The Pub“, but they sold it and the new owners really don’t seem to want to focus on the restaurant part of the business, they… Continue reading Restaurants Are Disappearing Quickly
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
My First Car was a 1978 Ford Mustang II
My First Car was a 1978 Ford Mustang II When I was almost 16 years old, I purchased my first car, a beat-up 1978 Ford Mustang II 3-door Fastback. Back in the 80s in Ohio, you could get your license at 15 and a half, so I already knew how to drive, and I needed… Continue reading My First Car was a 1978 Ford Mustang II
Google Commemoration Day
Google Commemoration Day On September 7th we commemorate the Google Search Engine. Sometime in January of 1996, Stanford University Ph.D. students Sergey Brin and Larry Page began a research project. This project involved creating a search engine called BackRub, this project would turn out to be the origin of what we now know as Google.… Continue reading Google Commemoration Day
The Death of Customer Service
The Death of Customer Service It is official, ‘Customer Service’ is dead, RIP Customer Service. It seems that people just don’t care or try anymore, it is sad. Yesterday, I called Walgreens about a prescription I had. At the end of the short conversation, instead of saying “goodbye” or maybe “have a nice day” or… Continue reading The Death of Customer Service
Hiking, Backpacking, Camping or Glamping
Hiking, Backpacking, Camping or Glamping I personally prefer to go camping instead of glamping, but we do own a 22″ Hybrid RV. My son and I have extensive camping experience with Cub and Boy Scouts, and then preparing for our Philmont expedition and then at least one annual Dad/Son trip since (minus the past 3… Continue reading Hiking, Backpacking, Camping or Glamping
Drill Instructors Messing With Recruits
Drill Instructors Messing With Recruits Some people use soft soothing music to fall asleep, but many of us Marines, could fall asleep listening to this shit, we definitely find it funny as hell. I love the repelling segment, I loved repelling and I have now done it outside of the Corps. I understand being scared… Continue reading Drill Instructors Messing With Recruits
Amazon – Paying for 5-Star Reviews
Amazon – Paying for 5-Star Reviews Problem: Paying for 5-star reviews I needed a hands-free earpiece for my cell phone while I’m teleworking. I found the Bluetooth Headset, ICOMTOFIT Wireless Bluetooth Earpiece, V5.0 Hands-Free Earphones with Noise Cancellation Mic for/Business/Office/Driving, Compatible with Android (Green) and ordered one, and I have had no issues with the… Continue reading Amazon – Paying for 5-Star Reviews
Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage?
Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage? Like many people in the US, I’m sure that you believe the stereotype that only teenagers will benefit from a hike in the national minimum wage, but that isn’t the case. Nationally, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) calculates that 1 out of every five veterans who are employed… Continue reading Who Benefits From a Higher Minimum Wage?
The Common Access Card (CAC)
The Common Access Card (CAC) I have seen this all over Facebook (older veterans asking about what a CAC is), so I want to explain it here since I refer to it in some of my posts. The CAC or Common Access Card, is the modern Military ID card. The Common Access Card, also commonly… Continue reading The Common Access Card (CAC)
Why Marines Are Getting Out
Why Marines Are Getting Out Let me first qualify myself or maybe disqualify myself. I spent 10 years in the Corps and left as an SSgt. However, that was in the ’80s and ’90s, so my information might be dated. However, I work daily around Marines, so much of this is stuff that I picked… Continue reading Why Marines Are Getting Out
