Geri Roskopf’s Blog

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” As kids, mom used to tell us that many times. I’m not sure why, but it seems there is more impatience, rudeness and being more demanding from others in the world today. While I would love…

I just read who will be inducted into the Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Noted was the fact the inductees are from the United States, Australia, France and Japan, thus bringing in the international founding of the towing museum. The requirements for being nominated to the Hall of Fame are: 20…

I was in a Hallmark store the other day, and everything was geared toward Mother’s Day. I burst out in tears, because both my mother and mother-in-law have passed. There was a clerk there who saw my tears and asked if she could help. I explained to her how it hit me that I don’t…

I think when the subject of mental health comes up, most people really don’t know how to respond to it. Ask a tow operator how to do a recovery, and he can give you a detailed lesson. Ask a tow operator to figure out what might be going on with someone having a mental health…

I was decorating Easter eggs with my granddaughter and a few egg idioms came to mind. While eggs and towing don’t seem to be related, I’m sure you’ve heard, or even used, some of the following sayings that offer some good advice: Good egg. The opposite of a bad egg, being a good egg describes…

As a tow truck operator, dispatcher or manager, do you sometimes consider yourself a superhero? What does it really take to be a superhero? I found some quotes from and about some superheroes that I think could relate to the everyday, hard work done by the members of the towing industry: “It’s not the armor…

The theme for the 2009 Wisconsin Towing Association’s tow show was “Building on Our Future.” At that time, I put in a small cardboard box that looked like a toolbox, a “Tools for Success Kit.” Here’s a list of what was in the toolbox: Pennies — Because teamwork makes good “sense” Band Aid — Because…

My husband and I recently went on a road trip, and I have to say I was disappointed in a few things along the way. With the price of gas and fuel right now, we watched for a gas station where we could use our fuel card and at least save a little bit. While…

My husband and I were going shopping for a new recliner, and as we walked into the furniture store, the wife of a fellow tower was walking out. We began chatting, and found that she was shopping for a new couch. She said she knew what she wanted, but was afraid to spend the money.…

Thought I would pass along some jokes to go along with the Valentine card or gift you give to that special someone. The towing and recovery industry can be hard on relationships. Take time to make the ones you love smile today. What did the paper clip say to the magnet? “I find you very…