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There’s a song written and sung by John Denver titled, “Rocky Mount High.” Back in 1972 when the song was released, it was banned by some radio stations as many people thought it meant getting high on drugs, but in reality, it meant getting high on life. Denver found that the beauty, sights and sounds…

I just attended the induction ceremony for the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Class of 2024. There are certain eligibility requirements to be nominated. Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria: tow equipment/product innovation, exemplary dedication, industry leadership and professional achievement. There were nine nominees with three coming…

I’m getting a bit tired of watching TV and listening to the radio and their ads for what’s coming in November. I’m sure you know what I mean. Several towers I have talked to said they’ve stopped watching TV all together. While not watching TV or listening to the radio seems like a good idea,…

Singer/songwriter, Joni Mitchell visited Hawaii and was excited to see paradise. She arrived late at night, and the next morning she threw open the curtains and was surprised to see, instead of paradise, a parking lot. Here are some of the lyrics to a song she wrote after that experience:  Don’t it always seem to…

As an owner of a small towing company, I tend to worry a lot about everything, but I found some quotes that put into perspective how futile it is to worry: When you worry, it saps you of the energy needed to move forward. “Our fatigue is often caused not by work, but by worry,…

I’m a Green Bay Packers fan, but last weekend I attended the Indianapolis Colts preseason football game because my granddaughter, along with hundreds of other little girls, was in a cheerleading performance during half-time. When they say “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” — meaning that it’s best to follow the traditions or…

I received a text from a friend who wanted to tell me what happened when she and her husband were at a restaurant celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The waitress asked them if they were celebrating anything special, so they chatted a while and she congratulated them on their anniversary. A little while later, the…

Mobile phones have become an essential part of our daily lives for more than just being used as a communication device. According to a report from Consumer Affairs, customer review and consumer news platform, 97% of all Americans own a mobile phone; which is about 9 out of 10 of people. Each day, Americans spend…

I’m very willing to learn something new, but the new phone system we just had installed has become a bit of a challenge for me. They have been working on transferring to the new system for a while now, and one day I walked into my office and on my desk was a new desktop…

If you work in the towing and recovery industry, you know there isn’t much time for taking family vacations and taking time off for much needed rest and relaxation. Sometimes, it’s hard enough to try and take off one night to just go out to dinner. I have learned, I think the hard way, that…