Terry L. Sumerlin, known as the Barber-osopher, is the author of "Barber-osophy," and is a columnist for the San Antonio Business Journal. He speaks nationally as a humorist/motivational speaker. Visit his website at http://www.Barber-osophy.com.
SWAPPING COFFEE FOR LOTTERY TICKETS Every morning, when at the barbershop, I walk across the street to the convenience store. I come back with three items – J.B.’s coffee, my coffee and my banana.One morning, as I was waiting in line at the register, the cashier scanned the purchases for the customer in front of me. When she came to his coffee she entered the amount manually. Seeing the amount on the screen, he immediately reacted...... Similar Editorial : The Macedonian Lottery by Sam Vaknin, Ph.D.. | Source : Goal Setting Worksheet
AN ALL-TOO-COMMON ADDICTION It was a beautiful spring morning in LaJolla, California . I had flown to San Diego the evening before. After a pleasant breakfast, the cab driver had taken me five miles to LaJolla. In an hour and a half he was to pick me up for the trip to the San Diego airport, where I would catch a shuttle for the two-hour trip down to Ensanada, Mexico. From there I would board the Dawn Princess to Hawaii.As I...... Source : Computer Addiction
Living On Someday LIVIN' ON SOMEDAY I'LL by Terry L. Sumerlin One of the nice things about our 47-year-old barbershop is that we get to see customers go through the various stages of life. In some cases, we even give first haircuts to those whose grandfathers got their first haircuts at J.B.’s. It’s quite interesting to watch the little fellows, as they become accustomed to the new experience. Generally, we find...... Similar Editorial : Living in the Dc by Justin Lee. | Source : How To Raise Self Confidence
Everything I Need To Know About Raising Kids "EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING KIDS…"While it’s not entirely true that "everything I need to know about raising kids I learned behind a barber chair," it is true that I've learned some things.I was reminded of these things, after hearing a sad statement from a conscientious dad. He said that he and his son are now on different paths. I asked how old his son is. "Twelve," he answered. I...... Similar Editorial : Raising Kids with Non by Jean Tracy. | Source : Kids Activities Games
A Practical Guide To A Better Marriage A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO A BETTER MARRIAGEA customer recently told me of a fellow whose wife told him she was leaving him for another man. The fellow’s response was, “Is there anything I can do?” The wife replied, “Sure, you can give me a couple of weeks to find the right guy?”I laughed, as possibly you did, at an obvious joke and then I began to do a little thinking. What I began to think about is...... Similar Editorial : Practical Mud Rooms by jraynal. | Source : Free Date Site
