by Gregory Smallwood | Dec 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Wednesday was the annual Holiday Carry-In Luncheon at our store. While practically everyone knows that I am not a foodie, it is fun to see how the creativity seen in our classroom all the time translates to the kitchen. And the crowd was massive . . ....
by Gregory Smallwood | Dec 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
Just because I know those of you who live in warmer climates love to see seasonal photos without the accompanying shiver common in northern states . . . This is what I encountered on my way back from lunch today – actually pulled into a Taco Bell parking lot so I...
by Gregory Smallwood | Dec 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are people in this world who just naturally think of others before they think of themselves. I’m sure you know a few – they are the ones who hear of hardship and are immediately there with a kind word or a meal or a hug. And they are the ones who...
by Gregory Smallwood | Dec 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you live in the eastern half of the country (especially in the midwest), you likely spent a lot of this week glued to the news reports coming from the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee. I know so many people like me who...
by Gregory Smallwood | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over the weekend, our store had its annual Thanksgiving Coupon Contest – 30% off in-stock items if you creatively designed your own coupon – with prizes for the most creative entries. The winner received a $25 Marco’s Gift Certificate – and there were prizes for...