Isms: Views on life in rural America

One never knows what will happen on deadline day, a.k.a. Tuesday.

My phone rang 8:06 a.m. Caller ID said United States Postal Service. Since I work directly with them to mail the paper, and since I get weekly updates about mailing status, and since I have voiced opinions about the mailing process, I figured I better answer.

It was Marcie, from the USPS call center, wondering if I would like to learn how USPS could help me grow my small business.

Oh Marcie, you’re speaking my language.

As the next part of your scripted words tripped off your tongue, I cut you off faster than a hijacked vehicle...