Welcome to another edition of the Friday mailbag a day early. We have so many great letters, and I can’t fit them all in on Friday. Below you will find some sent recently by subscribers of this newsletter or our publications. They are edited for space and clarity. Look for more tomorrow.
“Shane, I thought your Tuesday morning column (Invested in wrestling, March 7, 2023) was great. I am forwarding it to a close friend who is a dedicated assistant wrestling coach and lifelong wrestling participant/enthusiast. The perspective is exactly what youth sports needs to hear for not just wrestling, but all team activities.” - Loren
I continue to learn that most everything in life is a circle, and if I really appreciate something, I need to make sure the circle is never broken. - Shane
“Good morning, Shane. I always enjoy your column. I am a woman of very strong faith. I thank you so much for being bold and writing what needs to be said. I loved the wrestling column and congrats on your award (Invested in wrestling, March 7, 2023). You are most deserving. I appreciate this statement more than you know: ‘Loyalty can be defined in many ways, but, maybe most importantly, it means realizing that what is happening right now isn’t all about you and that sacrifices have to be made personally for the betterment of others.’ It's a fantastic life lesson for all of us, and especially for me today. Thank you so much, Shane. Keep the faith!” - Rose
I understand that the sport of wrestling is challenging for most people to understand, but the lessons I learned from it can apply to most everyone, and I will preach them to anyone who will listen. I am glad my message connected with you, Rose. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. As a longtime aficionado of rock n' roll, I thought I would add someone who I think is the best drummer of all time… and he was not associated with rock music (G.O.A.T, March 8, 2023). Buddy Rich was on ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ numerous times and always received standing ovations after his performances. He was absolutely jaw-dropping to watch, no matter what a person's musical preference was. I never got to see him live, but I'm sure it would have been one of the highlights of my musical experiences.” - Jim
You inspired me to check out his videos on YouTube, and he is truly amazing. - Shane
“Hi, Shane. Great column (Keeping it clean, March 9, 2023). My vehicle gets a wash at least twice a week — 104 seems like a good number.” - Matt
You are my kind of guy. - Shane
“I had no idea Grimes was the center of the car wash universe (Keeping it clean, March 9, 2023). I need to drive past Ryko and pay homage. I do like to keep my pickup clean. Regarding the 34 gallons per wash (and the real reason for checking in), the car wash I worked at in the 1970s recycled all its water, so there wasn’t much going into the sewer system. I remember digging out the pit whenever the wash was closed due to rain, snow, etc. The pit collects the dirt off the cars, so it doesn’t go into the sewer system. And this was nearly 50 years ago. I suspect the technology these days is even more environmentally friendly. Keep up the fine reporting!” - Steve
I cleaned out underground pits, too — beneath hog confinement buildings. It wasn’t pleasant. Just thinking about it makes me think I need another car wash. - Shane
“I have the monthly membership (Keeping it clean, March 9, 2023). I go so much that I try to get my cost down to $1.50 per car wash.” - Steve
The more you use it, the cost per wash should be free at some point, right? - Shane
Have a thoughtful Thursday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
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