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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Some New Bits ‘N’ Pieces
SCOTT’S FREE SEWING MACHINES (SFSM): Call me gullible. Call me a sucker. I always seem to give people the benefit of the doubt because it is just in my nature. When my wife and I review all the SFSM requests, she laughs at me because I say “yes” to just about every single one. Let’s call a spade a spade that someone could be a good liar and get a free machine from me if they really wanted one. You know what, if they want it so bad, they could have it. Such is life, but I just don’t think that the people I am dealing with are the types…
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Scott’s Free Sewing Machines Update
It’s so hard for me to say ‘no’ to people when I speak to them on the phone about Scott’s Free Sewing Machines (SFSM). People are so honest. People are hurting. People are proud. People are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Maybe these sewing machines will make them a little happy. But, what if it makes them really happy? Kind of like medication. What if it changes their life for the better? What if? As my dad likes to say, “I don’t do what ifs?” Anyway, I like to hope. It’s sad to see and hear what’s going on in many of these peoples’ lives. I know…
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: There IS Hope
As I delve deeper and deeper in to Scott’s Free Sewing Machines, I have had a lot of time to reflect. I am realizing a lot of things about myself, people, life and the world. In spite of all the crappy, pathetic and sad stuff going on in the world right now: the hate, the terrorism, the bullying, the hypocrisy, the politics, the tragedy, the stupidity, the depression, the meanness, the insensitivity, the lack of respect, etc., I am hopeful. Call me foolish. Call me overly optimistic. Call me blind. There are still lots of good people out there. Allow me to provide some examples all from this past week. As you…
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: What’s The Point?
I was in this massive car accident. As I lay on the side of the road thinking that I am going to die, I start to fade in and out of consciousness. Suddenly, a bright light shines in my eyes and I am thinking that it is time for me to go to heaven (I am an optimist). My life flashes before my eyes in an instant. Is it my time? Is this it? Then, out of nowhere, I see a beautiful silhouette of a woman. I can’t speak or function because I am so badly injured, so she grabs my wallet to try to figure out who I am…
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Free Yom Kippur Sewing Machines
Good Day To You My Dear Friend, Today, Friday September 29 at sundown is when Yom Kippur begins. As most of my avid readers know, I am of the Jewish faith and proud of it. I am not an overly religious person though, but Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) are the few times that I do attend temple. For those that do not know, Yom Kippur is a Day of Atonement. It is considered to be the most important Jewish holiday. This day marks the 10 Days of Awe, a period of repentance and introspection, that follows Rosh Hashanah. This is also a time when we fast. …
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Big Macher!
We interrupt this program for my regularly scheduled Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive blog that has nothing to do with that Free Sewing Machine Scott (FSMS) fellow. I have had loads of blogs in the cue as I was trying to get ahead of my scheduled posts and then I was rudely sabotaged by this FSMS for like the last 3 weeks and I am not sure I see an end in sight. Boring! Annoying! Free sewing machine….blah, blah, blah. Whatever! This week I am bringing back an oldie but goodie. The Fabric Yenta is bbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaccckkkkkkk! I am starting a new series under the Fabric Yenta moniker. …
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: Scott’s Free Sewing Machine Update
Happy Monday everyone. I am not sure how it happened, but all of a sudden I have lots of new followers to my blog and all of my company social media sites which is definitely a good thing. I am just joking, I know exactly how it happened and so do you. I woke up one day and was like, “I should start giving sewing machines away for free to people suffering through tragedy.” And that’s where it all started….let’s call it: Scott’s Free Sewing Machines. Speaking of where it all started, I thought this would be the perfect time to plug all of the fabric companies run by my…
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Tales Of A Fourth Generation Textile Executive: I Can’t Believe The Stories I Am Hearing
In spite of not wanting to be the President of Giving Away Free Sewing Machines, I think that kind of happened naturally. I am proudly overwhelmed with everything that has transpired since I offered out free sewing machines. The last couple of days I have been glued to my phone and computer in awe of the sad stories I am hearing. I have been carefully reading what so many of you are saying and I have also tried to reply as much as possible….and yes, it is actually me who is replying…not anyone else. There are so many compelling stories and I am going to do my best to giveaway…
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I am not messing around….
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FREE SEWING MACHINE CONTEST FOR THOSE MOST IN NEED (ESP. TX & FL)
Good morning! How are you today? I hope you are withstanding all the crazy storm madness which has thankfully slowed down a bit it seems. This too shall pass, so hang in tight and don’t forget to breathe. Can you hear me alright? Okay then, let’s get this contest going. People keep asking me what I am doing about helping those in Texas, Florida and surrounding areas who have been adversely affected by the storms. That is a great question that I too keep asking myself and I think I have finally found the answer. Yeah, I could make donations as I have already done. I could send blankets…
