Specials and discounts
A BRIEF BIT OF HISTORY I generally write fitness articles and include links to relevant equipment from companies such as Amazon. At times, Amazon runs incentives to celebrate holidays or to promote special buying opportunities. Black Friday is one of… Continue Reading
ESPECIALLY DURING HOLIDAY SEASON I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for decades. My interest was initially for tennis equipment – racquets, shoes, balls and accesssories. Later, I played golf and went to Dick’s for complete sets, bags,… Continue Reading
THE WEATHER IS REFRESHING! We can go outside and enjoy crisp, beautiful weather. Leaves are more colorful and there is no sweltering heat. Of course, I speak only for North Carolina, where we have 4 separate seasons. As a tennis… Continue Reading
UNTIL OCTOBER 8 AND 9 Prime Big Deal Days represent Amazon’s biggest savings event of the year. It has already begun and will continue through October 9. But you must be a Prime Member to participate. Here are a few… Continue Reading
A FEW PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS I have played sports or been a fan for as long as I can remember. At this point, as an octogenarian, I am more a fan than a participant. Some of my memories include: Sending a… Continue Reading
FIRST, A BIT OF HISTORY Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday of September. This will be September 2 this year. It’s a celebration of workers, but it grew out of one of the most dismal chapters of… Continue Reading
IT’S TODAY AND TOMORROW Today begins the annual Amazon Prime Day (actually 2 days) when Prime members can benefit from special discounts throughout Amazon. First, we must join Prime. This is easy enough to do. Every time I order from… Continue Reading
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOURCE FOR ATHLETIC GOODS I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for over five decades. My favorite purchases have been: Tennis racquets, strings, shoes, accessories and balls Golf club sets, individual clubs (several putters),… Continue Reading
A BRIEF HISTORY Father’s Day is an annual holiday, honoring fathers and celebrating the paternal bonds of fatherhood, as well as the influence of fathers in our society. The United States was the first country to adopt the holiday. It… Continue Reading
FIRST, THE HISTORY Memorial Day, initially known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the UnitedStates for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died in service of the armed forces. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed… Continue Reading