Gearing up for that shopping season...

Are you ready for

Thanksgiving

Are you ready for

The Holidays

(more on customer service)

Good morning morning

and

all who enter here,

coffee is ready

ARE YOU?

It's that time of the year when folks are already

out there, preparing and getting ready

for

BLACK FRIDAY!

The ads are out, the stores and

Corporate America are gearing up.

Folks are making arrangements for those

"Hallmark Moments"

of

togetherness

of gift giving

and

receiving

of

times together

whether in person or from a distance.

And

some are wishing they could be anywhere

but in the crowded malls or at home!

BUT

you can do your shoppin online and avoid all of that,

wow

at that NABC

where Lily and HOPE live

folks are shoppin away at

http://www.bear.org/

and buying everything "bear" you can imagine

with no hassles, great customer service

and helping the bears at the same time!

Yesterday there was a huge campaign of raising money out there in MN called

"Giving to the MAX"

and the Facebook page and generous and good hearted "bearheads"

were donating $10 here and there to be

the largest group of

"Unique Donors"

to get the most money for the bear center

doubled!

I just know they will STOMP in there

and blow everyone's mind with the results...

their efforts at a good competition is

a force to be reckoned with

as

we some kinda love

our

North American Bears

and

the research being done

By

Dr Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfeld.

The bears are now snuggled in their dens

for a long winters rest

but

a live den cam will be there soon

for the world to watch

another live

birth

of cubs in January

http://www.bear.org/

to see what is happening and to be

captivated

by these magnificent

Black Bears

while also being educated!

Just keepin' it real folks, you know how I just have

to keep it real for ya!

After all, had to let you know that if

you shop, be aware of where and where to not

go for your glasses,

uh, VISIONWORKS IN [PALM HARBOR]

comes to mind as a "not" to go to place

and

if you do go...

Choose to not be treated unkindly.

I was just having a moment of

re-living my most

outrageously

delicious birthday surprise

on

The Norwegian Sky Cruise Ship

and trip to the Bahamas

now talk about

"customer service"

kindness and going the extra step!

Those folks work non-stop

to provide you a wonderful experience,

and

I am so happy that I walked and walked

and

laughed and played

and

fell into that hard bed

and

slept the sleep

and

then did it all again.

What a wonderful experience it all was.

Yep,

I highly recommend

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)

if you want to trip the sea fantastic

Get out there

and

do it all!

We were so blessed to also be on the open sea

during the most wonderful of full moons

what a sight that was!

With each breath, each look there was a feast for the eyes, humor surrounded you,

and

it was just a hoot and a holler

all the way around.

BUT

I must tell you,

I don't know who selects, trains, and maintains

the staff aboard those ships,

but my hat is off to them.

The staff stays with a smile, a pleasant word for all

and

folks can get a bit over the top on cruises as I am sure you can imagine!

While I know that work can be hard, stress can be enormous, and the need for constant training,

uplifting words from supervisors and CEO's a must in the workplace in order to keep things rolling;

there is also

a must need

for those at the top

to remember to walk the walk of those on the front-lines in order to know the needs

and to see the realities that customers and staff alike

see on a daily basis.

As consumers we must try to remember that

there is some truth to the saying

"you get what you pay for"

sometimes that is more true than we can imagine,

while other times not so much!

But these times and days we all try to save some greenbacks where we can while still receiving

good solid customer service.

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DC, MD, PA, NY, NJ

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Remember the saying,

"nothing works unless you do"

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We live in a world with many choices, much competition in the businesses we support,

so it stands to reason that we must

pay attention

to that service we are seeking,

that service we attract, pay for and receive.

It is good, outstanding... take time and

let folks know with a "good job and thanks".

If on the other hand, it is poor... or not kind or representative of the company... it is also our responsibility to stand up, let those who can effect change do so... making the way for change, and improvement

OR

choose differently

as I did

with an establishment that will not get my hard

earned dough when I need glasses!

Seems everyone has a story, a good/bad/

story of business, events, relationship.

I can remember a time when a large, very large

bank

bank of america

was a little bank,

many many names ago; so many that I cant remember them all.

But once many many many moons ago they were

Nations Bank or

whatever the name was before it was that even!

and they had a little trailer in Northern Virginia

which is now a tall very tall and big building on the same site!

Anyway this little trailer is where I opened a checking account and oh how proud was I!

The ladies all knew my name and they knew my

Granny too, we lived across the street back then.

Anyway, not being one for change, I kept that as my bank throughout the years, even when moving to Florida.

Then one day I walked in and introduced myself here

with quite a large chunk of change since I had just sold my home in Virginia and oh those many many moons of banking history too.

Well,

in my attempts at going modern I had gotten myself confused with this online banking thing and after

what seemed as though them being "unimpressed" with my wanting to introduce myself to them,

I asked my online questions, asked questions about their bank here in Tarpon Springs

only to be told

they didn't have time to help me

while acting as if they could care less about

me and my business.

Then a few other similar

unfriendly things happened at this

large and unwelcoming at all local branches,

all tellers, and all managers (I might just add)

"bail me out NOT" institution bank of america

and

one day I finally got just "fed up"

ENOUGH WAS FINALLY ENOUGH!

I happened across the street to a bank

called

REGIONS BANK

right here in

lovely

TARPON SPRINGS

where I met a manager there named

Sandy Arnold

and

Luci Pemberton

who actually offered me a cup of coffee

and welcomed me

and

my business in!

Later on, I was honored and tickled to find that the entire staff of professionals were the same;

friendly

professional

"happy"

{even though some were going through times of loss/grief}

Compassionate

Caring

and I know the entire banking staff of ladies

Diana Demarest

Trish Daily

Renee Galbo

Prudence Cohn

Crystal Kitchens

Kelly Smith

(feelin me here?)

Theres a new staff in town, who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting,  but I am told

"he" is great as well!

So  can't wait to meet

Frank!

So,

REGIONS BANK

40786 U.S. 19 North

Tarpon Springs

(727)934-2889

with Lucy, Donna, and the gals + /Frank there

MY BANK

my friendly, professional, clean, compassonate,

caring, kind,customer centered bank,

where they say hello at the window, or when you walk in the door; offer you a cup of coffee, want to really know how you are:

with

"Hello Dr Sherry, how are you today"

"Need anything else today"

"Hi Sherry how are you"

REGIONS BANK

where they are

KIND

COMPASSIONATE

CARING

SMILING

TAKE THEIR TIME

ANSWER QUESTIONS

DO THINGS ON YOUR BEHALF

EXCEL IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

Now that's what I'm talkin about my dear ones

Customer service, pride in ownership of your workplace, detail oriented, clean environment

smiling people who truly care about what they do,

a business that wants their customers to return and build longevity.

By the way,

when do we get bailed out?

Is that still being said these days?

I think this is a great day...

When you are out there, preparing for those meals for Thanksgiving, those visits from loved ones,

making plans and doing and going and running...

Remember this:

Choose wisely for yourself.

Be kind to yourself and to others.

Take on small tasks so that you have success

not stress in your day.

Plan on doing something for someone else who may be having a rough time this year out of kindness

and

compassion.

With that said,

Did ya know that out there in

Ely MN where Lily and HOPE

the North American Black Bears

are denning

http://www.bear.org/

there is

SNOW ON THE GROUND?

brrrr

Lovely to look at

but as for me?

I'll just stay here in sunny FL!

Did you know that this page is now being read by folks all over the world?

England, Spain, New Zealand, New England, California, Africa too... and probably by

the North American Black Bears out there

in Ely MN!

We are powerful gentle Warriors here

and some powerful angels are watching over all,

both here and in the Next Place!

"Wakie Wakie Corporate America"

Today,

I wish you enough

HOPE you have all you need

to motivate you

to move

you

and to keep you

keeping on!

STOMP

The fire is burning its embers are hot, the smells of sage and cedar are wafting into the airs

with thoughts of healing ways

on their way to you

from my home to yours.

Walk In Beauty,

DRSES

http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/

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