Category Archives: the Retail Detail

Anything and everything Retail. Banks, stores, shops, policies, trends… you name it! Especially policies, though. Policies I disagree with :)

COVID’s economic fall-out, trickle-through effects, and solutions.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Amy Barnes

I am one of those people who came down with “the rona.” I was diagnosed with COVID on December 2nd, and prepared for a two-week stay home while donning house slippers in lieu of my traditional sneakers I’d wear to … Continue reading →

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Amy’s Answers: How to work with an engineer

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Amy Barnes

I originally posted this on the Udacity Peer Chat forum, but thought it was so relevant that I would release this on my blog: from the wife of an engineer, how to work with one. You need spec. This is … Continue reading →

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What will $600 stimulus pay for?

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Let’s see what a $600 survival check will pay for, starting with essential expenses: Rent? Don’t even go there – Apartment Guide offers an average rent in the Atlanta market of $1,969 as being “affordable.” Mind you, this is allegedly … Continue reading →

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How to find a notary during non-business hours.

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Amy Barnes

While the supply of notaries seems to be non-existent outside of the standard 9 to 5, notaries can be found during all the other hours – here are seven ways you can find a notary: Social Media – particularly NextDoor … Continue reading →

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Now Hiring – Marietta, GA / Cobb County.

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Amy Barnes

MARIETTA, GA — Aug 14, 2015 — IF you are looking for work, here is a page updated with For Hire locations that I and others spot throughout town.  This page will be updated to include a downloadable PDF directory … Continue reading →

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