John H Clark III
  • Home
  • My books
  • My writing services
  • Blog
  • Always seeking answers
  • About me
  • Photos
  • Contact

Thoughts 'n stuff

Painting ©2018 John Clark III

A shocking day ...

7/6/2015

0 Comments

 
I fully expected the Earth to open up and swallow me on the way home.

After a blissful late sleep until 9 o'clock, a nice cup of coffee and some doodling around on the laptop, the wife and I were off to the Verizon store in Copperas Cove.

A few days ago, I said, 'Let's go Monday to be treated rudely and get new phones.' Unfortunately, I was mostly being serious. My old phone has been on its last legs for a while, and last Thursday, I went down to the aforementioned phone store, spent about 15 minutes being completely ignored, before I finally walked out.

Today was Round 2.

To my surprise and delight, a young lady named Rachel greeted us with a big smile as we walked in the door, and provided the best customer service I've had in ... I don't know how long.

While I was on my Route 66 trip, I reported a grocery store cashier to the manager after the girl ignored my 'How are you?' when I walked up, never said a word or made eye contact, just took my money, practically threw my change at me and turned away. Not a thank you, a screw you, have a nice day, have a rotten day -- not a word, a smile, nothing. Same thing on Sunday when we stopped for breakfast tacos on our way back from Galveston.

So I was ready for more of the same today, but it was a more than pleasant experience. Rachel took care of us with smiles, laughter and a sense of humor, not to mention impeccable professionalism. If you're a Verizon customer and you need anything, ask for Rachel and go when she is working.

After that, we stopped by Arby's for a couple of to-go chicken salad sandwiches -- very good stuff -- and, once again, were greeted with smiles, courtesy and friendliness.

I was sure disaster would strike before we could make it safely home, possibly when we reached that sinking spot on the new bypass between Walmart and 2657. That's where we'd be swallowed whole.

What's the deal with that sinking spot anyway? They were out working on it again.

Anyway, cheers and Happy Trails, y'all ...

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    March 2018
    February 2018
    December 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    August 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

A few reviews of John's books

The 30-Day Optimism Solution: 
“I just re-read this book for the third time. I have read several books by John Clark and this book, by far, is my favorite. So much of our everyday lives are impacted by how we think about it. We have the power to choose but so many times we choose the easy wrong versus the slightly more difficult right. John may feel this book helped him more than it might help me but I think the positive impacting, even in the slightest, of another person's life is a great gift. I am so pleased for John's journey of discovery and awareness, moreover I am pleased to have this book in my possession. I am excited to recommend this book to several people I know.”

“This was the right book at the right time for me. I have been struggling with some things, and Clark offers some wonderful information on how to turn things around, not to mention describing his own struggles with negativity. I think this book is going to help a lot of people.” –
Sgt. Ducttape
Depression Blues:         
“Part memoir, part informative text. You get both when reading 'Depression Blues' by John H. Clark III. Mr. Clark shares his struggles with depression in an honest and real way, and as the book progresses, so does his hope. Woven into the story as jumping off points are bits of information about depression and ways to "conquer" the sadness, loneliness, and despair that comes with it.

Mr. Clark becomes more than an author in this book; he becomes a friend who understands the pain of depression and provides light. I recommend this book to anyone looking for light or to anyone who knows someone with depression and wants to learn more.”
​– H
illary

Contact John

Subscribe to John's mailing list to receive all of John's newly-released books for FREE. Once subscribed, you will not receive any emails of a commercial nature, product pitches, or anything else obnoxious or distasteful.
As a passionate writer, researcher, and spiritual seeker, John values your interest in his work and would love to repay you for your loyalty with free access to his latest books at no charge.

    Subscribe Today!

Submit
  • Home
  • My books
  • My writing services
  • Blog
  • Always seeking answers
  • About me
  • Photos
  • Contact