Another day another open mic errr mike. Whatever. This is at The Acoustic Brew in Voluntown. They only sell beer and coffee, but one may bring their own chow. It was a small crowd, probably due to the nice weather. Sunday afternoons are best for gardening and hiking, but this was nice, and stepping out to the smoking area out back I managed to sight a Perigrine or a Cooper's Hawk. The folks had some talent to show though. And the few from Webster, that didn't want to play, had a great time and joined in with shake eggs provide at the bar! Impromptu bands were formed, and a great feeling of camaraderie had me smiling all the way home. Worth the trip, and I was home in time for dinner. Could have made it to the Stomping Grounds that night if the wife had lost a filling.
Homes for Heroes
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a party announcing Duprey Real Estate 's decision to join the Home for Heroes franchise. It was well attended by local heroes and politicians. On the surface this might seem like just another business meeting. Another advertising gambit around the surging nationalism Americans have embraced since 9/11, the inspiration of this charter. However this franchise promises discounts on sales commissions as well as the services needed for purchasing a house to veterans, first responders, teachers, health care providers and others that qualify. Titles, mortgages, legal services, and even some construction products and services may be discounted. Paperwork is promised to be streamlined. I'm a skeptic, so I looked things up. Homes for Heroes is a profitable operation, as is Duprey Real Estate. They do offer discounts and rebates for their qualifying customers, and the qualifications are written such that most people I know will qu...
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