Retail – The Haps With Herb

Pens, Pencils, People – From Pretentious Pretenders To Poetry

October 13, 2022 Herb 40

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22895 – 1001 Greetings Graphophobes and Graphophiles, Herbophobes and Herbophiles, Here’s the haps: I used to stick an apology in this part of an entry for not updating, with promises to do better and be more consistent, and I do Continue Reading[...]

Some Things, Like Toys, Are Built Better Than Others

July 23, 2022 Herb 33

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22813 – 991 Here’s the haps: So, the two-year-old grandson was here today. They come frequently and I am blessed in that I get the chance to see my grandkids on a fairly regular basis even though I don’t always Continue Reading[...]

An Open Letter To Anyplace That Uses A Phone Tree – Curmudgeonly Monday On Tuesday

December 21, 2021 Herb 19

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22599 – 912 Here’s the haps: People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices. The chief enjoyment of Continue Reading[...]

Herb’s Causing Marriage Problems At The Walmart Store (Maybe)

December 20, 2021 Herb 22

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22598 – 911 Here’s the haps: I was in the sporting goods aisle looking at some of the camping equipment and had noticed a young couple who were discussing something a bit intently and I walked away. When I came Continue Reading[...]

The Protestor Protector

May 31, 2021 Herb 43

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22396 – 840: Here’s the haps: There’s a story that came to mind from my old retail days. Sometimes the true stories are the most interesting because I have discovered over the last sixty-one-plus years that truth is, in fact, Continue Reading[...]

A Mask Can Help Others And Hide A Jerk As Well

December 10, 2020 Herb 24

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22224 – 768: Here’s the haps: I have heard all of the hype about wearing/not wearing masks until I am just really tired of it. If you ask me, which you kind of are doing by coming here, I Continue Reading[...]

I Regale With Another Retail Tale Of Behavior Beyond The Pale

October 18, 2020 Herb 13

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22171 – 741: As my title implies, I have found yet another story from the archives from the job at the first big blue box store. When I found this small cache of stories I figured I would share Continue Reading[...]

A Pompous MENSA Genius

October 15, 2020 Herb 23

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22168 – 738: Dear Fans, Friends, Fiends, Foes, Foundlings, High-Flyin’ Daredevils, and Family, Working in retail again does mean a veritable plethora of stories and anecdotes. Like the genius from MENSA that I met who came through my line. Continue Reading[...]

Pompous People And Customer Service

October 13, 2020 Herb 27

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22166 – 736: Dear Fans, Friends, Fiends, Foes, Large Flightless Birds, and Family, I have worked a number of retail jobs over the years and there are certain themes that go with it, the current one being no exception. Continue Reading[...]