CJ Woods III’s Story Archive

Resolution Number 8

As the year 2011 was slouching toward its death, my editor composed some resolutions for 2012. She kept it simple and manageable — there were 12 for ’12 — but they were reflective, generous, humorous and possible, a sort of emotional tai chi. I’ll not recount her resolutions in their … Read More

Retail Sale Names

In 1853 a Bavarian immigrant brought his dry goods to California to supply miners. He eventually climbed into the pants business, and his “waist high overalls” became the “blue jeans” we buy today. That man likely made simple presentations of his goods to those miners, who chose from his offerings … Read More