Shaken, Not Stirred.

Shaken, Not Stirred: Hotel people, part 1.

December 11, 2016

Shaken, Not Stirred: Hotel people, part 1. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. They are a special breed. A group for whom I have enormous respect. My initial foray into this unique world arrived shortly after my graduation from high school. It was the summer of 1965, I had just graduated (in the southern tradition) from a prestigious military academy…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Music-n-stuff

December 4, 2016
Shaken, Not Stirred: Music-n-stuff

Shaken, Not Stirred: Music-n-stuff #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. A Facebook message from my neighbor a few weeks ago. “Been meaning to tell you that Tom told me yesterday that he had a dream that you kept coming into our house and turning on classical music then leaving. You came in three…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Cross Talk

November 27, 2016
Shaken, Not Stirred: Cross Talk

Shaken, Not Stirred: Cross Talk #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Interrupting cow.” “Interru…” “MOO!” It’s funny when my 7-year-old and I do it. Not so funny when it’s prevalent in virtually every broadcast panel discussion. It’s ubiquitous now. We saw it during all of the debates and we…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Ya just never know.

November 20, 2016
Shaken, Not Stirred: Ya just never know.

Shaken, Not Stirred:Ya just never know. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. Words carry power. There have been two occasions in the past week or so, in which I have learned that words I’ve written have made a positive impact. This, as opposed to the many times in my life in which I’ve…

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Shaken, Not Stirred: Post-election grievances.

November 13, 2016

Shaken, Not Stirred: Post-election grievances. #ShakenNotStirred. A blog by Jim Bond. Sponsored by Pro-Master Carpet Cleaning, 231-757-9061, promastercarpetcleaning.com. He is not my president! Well, actually he IS, regardless of your allegiance. Whether you agree with the results makes no difference. On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will be the face of America that the world sees, the voice it…

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